Position Information

NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleTrades Generalist- Wellesley Island State Park (Thousand Islands Region)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $52694 to $64321 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Weekday and weekend shifts with the possibility of occasional evening shifts during the operating season.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Jefferson

Street Address Wellesley Island State Park

44927 Cross Island Road

City Fineview

StateNY

Zip Code13640

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Trades Generalist will be responsible for a primary trade in one of the following: carpentry, plumbing, electric, motor equipment, small engine repair or masonry. Trades Generalists across the various trades have one responsibility in common: performing a variety of skilled and semiskilled maintenance, repair, installation, and construction tasks in the mechanical, building, motor equipment and electrical trades.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Design and execute plans needed to accomplish projects, which includes all required maintenance work, such as building structures; repairs to roofs, windows, doors, and floor installation; and plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Prioritize repair projects to meet the immediate needs of the parks/facilities.
• Maintain adequate levels of supplies, tools, and equipment to accomplish tasks; make necessary purchases following all Agency purchasing guidelines.
• Operate and complete daily maintenance procedures for tractors, trucks, backhoe, skid steer and other equipment.
• Use and maintain small equipment, such as generators, power washer, miter saw, table saw, hand tools, etc.
• Repair and maintain all facilities and equipment, including buildings - both stone and concrete block and wooden, other structures, and mechanical installations.
• Install new piping, maintain, and repair the water and sewer systems.
• Use a chainsaw to fell and remove trees.
• Assist with maintenance of roads, paths, and trails.
• May be required to supervisor lower-level staff.
• May be assigned to deployment details to support storm clean-up or other emergency responses. Deployments may require overtime and/or travel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
.

Minimum Qualifications 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.

*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate part-time and volunteer experience.

Reassignment Qualifications:
Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Trades Generalist.

Additional Comments Operational Needs:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must obtain Grade C Water Operators Certificate by the end of the probationary period or at the next class offering as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Must complete Parks Sawyer Training Level 1 by the end of the probationary period or at the next class offering as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess or complete lift training and fall protection training within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be able to supervisor others and act independently with minimum supervision.
• Must be able to plan, layout, and diagnose maintenance problems and read plans and specifications.
• Must be able to operate heavy equipment, such as tractors, backhoes, and skid steers.
• Must have the ability to understand and carry out written and/or oral instructions.
• May be assigned to work weekends/holidays during the operating season.

BENEFITS:

The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

Paid Time Off:

Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

Paid Time Off
• CSEA: 44 days – 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays

Health Care Benefits:

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.

Additional Benefits:

• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental / Family Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.

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

How to Apply

Name Mark Spaulding

Telephone

Fax

Email Address TI.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Keewaydin State Park

PO Box 247

City Alexandria Bay

State NY

Zip Code 13607

 

Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or “the cloud.”

Your application must be received by November 20th, 2026 and submitted via email to: TI.employment@parks.ny.gov. Please use the email subject line: "Trades Generalist - Alexander Bay." Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service, and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. We provide reasonable and religious accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.

Please be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.