Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyAgriculture & Markets, Department of

TitleTrades Generalist, G12 (Electrician)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $50425 to $61548 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Onondaga

Street Address 581 State Fair Blvd

City Syracuse

StateNY

Zip Code13209

Job Specifics

Duties Description Position Information:
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is hiring for a permanent Trades Generalist to work at the New York State Fairgrounds. As a Trades Generalist, you will be responsible for performing skilled and semi-skilled level work in one or more related trades, as required by the maintenance program. The selected candidate may plan and lay out construction, repair, and maintenance projects.

The Fairgrounds are located at 581 State Fair Boulevard in Syracuse, New York, offering a comfortable work environment, complete with free parking.

This is a permanent, non-competitive, CSEA-represented position offering full-time hours, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be a part of one of the largest and most exciting events in the state! Apply today and join us at the Great New York State Fair.

Minimum Qualifications CALLING ALL SKILLED TRADESPEOPLE! We are seeking a skilled tradesperson with experience in the electrician trade to join our team as a Trades Generalist at the New York State Fair in Syracuse NY. This is a fantastic opportunity for those seeking a healthy work life-balance, excellent benefits, and valuable experience with State Government. If you are an electrician that is truly wired for success apply today – watt are you waiting for?

Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Division of the New York State Fair! Join us and become an integral part of a team dedicated to providing an educational forum for agriculture and commerce, providing affordable, quality entertainment and educational opportunities, contributing to the efforts of the Department, industry, associations, and private businesses in the promotion and marketing of agriculture and agri-business, and creatively providing opportunities for economic growth by producing revenues and providing jobs. Here, you can cultivate your career against the backdrop of an annual event that celebrates our agricultural heritage. You’ll be at the heart of community engagement, ensuring the legacy of the fair continues to flourish and contributes to a vibrant New York culture. With a wide range of opportunities, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team, and you’ll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York — while being part of a historic tradition.

Minimum Qualifications:
Non-competitive: four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in skilled trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.

When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

Additional Comments Benefits:
This permanent, CSEA-represented position offers excellent benefits! Benefits include but are not limited to inexpensive Health Insurance options, free Dental and Vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan membership, and generous paid time off. Within the first year, you are eligible for 5 days of personal time, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays!

As a New York State employee, you could potentially qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)! The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets or another eligible employer.

Salary:
The Trades Generalist position is in the CSEA Salary Grade (SG) 12. The starting salary of the CSEA SG-12 is $50,425/year.

The candidate appointed at the Trades Generalist, SG-12 level, will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program, employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances are payable to CSEA employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated "Satisfactory" or its equivalent on their yearly performance evaluation. Performance advance payments are added to an employee's annual salary. Over time, yearly performance advances may lead to the SG-12 job rate salary of $61,548/ year!

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Lauren Denny

Telephone 315-728-4254

Fax

Email Address HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov

Address

Street 581 State Fair Blvd

City Syracuse

State NY

Zip Code 13209

 

Notes on ApplyingHow to Apply:
Candidates that are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to one of these opportunities must copy and paste this link to apply:

https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/SubmitResume.action?clientId=8a7883d07a219b0d017a53a2e3bb0f9a&id=8a7885ac9a9e36da019abcb608b6639c&specialization=

by: December 5, 2025. Within this online application please upload your resume and cover letter.

If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Denny in Human Resources at (315) 728-4254 or HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov.

The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and reasonable accommodations and/or modifications as necessary, for qualified persons with disabilities. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, please visit: https://agriculture.ny.gov/employment-information.