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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/17/20

Applications Due01/30/20

Vacancy ID78129

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleTrades Generalist

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $43484 to $53081 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Bronx

Street Address Roberto Clemente State Park

301 West Tremont Ave.

City Bronx

StateNY

Zip Code10453

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have four years of full-time experience in the field of auto mechanics and additionally one of the following trades: carpentry, plumbing, electric, motor equipment, small engine repair or masonry under a skilled journey-level worker in the same field, which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program. Apprentice training in a trade or training gained by the completion of technical courses in a trade at a school or institute may be substituted for the above experience on a year-for-year basis. on a year-for-year basis.

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Regional Safety & Health Manager or other higher-level personnel, the Trades Generalist performs skilled journey level maintenance, repair, and inspection to gasoline, electric, and diesel-powered equipment and performs necessary welding in the course of fabricating parts or repairing frames and other components. The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Diagnoses and determines causes of faulty operation of various motorized equipment and machinery

2. overhauls ignition and fuel systems including carburetors, starters, generators and alternators

3. performs periodic maintenance on small equipment and on vehicles, tractors, and heavy motorized equipment

4. operates light trucks and other motor vehicles as required to evaluate their operating
conditions and need for repairs

5. makes periodic safety inspections of State-owned vehicles and equipment to assure operability, identify damage and signs of abuse

6. obtains estimates and price quotations for repairs and equipment services by outside agents

7. locates and repairs shorts in the electrical systems of motorized equipment

8. makes diagnoses and repairs of small engines including chainsaws, rototillers, snowblowers, backpack blowers, emergency generators, etc.

9. make diagnoses and repairs of fuel injection systems; performs routine and preventative
maintenance of motorized vehicles and equipment

10. makes recommendations to supervisor regarding needed parts, tools, supplies, etc. needed in the performance of these repairs

11. identifies and justifies need factory technicians, special services and repairs to sophisticated equipment such as bulldozers, loaders, forklifts, Zamboni ice maintenance equipment, Tennant vacuums and sweepers, large tractors, and hydraulic work platforms.

12. welds cracked and broken metal parts of passenger vehicles, trucks, snowplows,
and other automotive and construction equipment.

13. maintains shop machinery and equipment; inspects work area for safety hazards and
carries out corrective actions to reduce or eliminate risks to employee safety

14. loads, moves, and carries or unloads materials of varying weights and sizes as required
in the performance of duties described

15. makes recommendations to surplus and replace equipment as needed

16. performs other related duties as required

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions

• Ability to prepare job estimates and order shop supplies and utilize automotive testing equipment

• Ability to use and skill to operate welding and soldering equipment

• Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New York State Motor Vehicle operator’s license by date of appointment.

• The Trades Generalist will be required to obtain additional certifications and licenses as operationally necessary.

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

Name Personnel

Telephone 2128663100

Fax

Email Address nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street NYC Regional Business Office, NYS Parks and Recreation-17th Fl.

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10027

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and Agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications. The employment application (Part 1 – Pre-Interview Form S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at www.nysparks.com. Electronic applications are encouraged; please submit application materials by email to nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Trades Generalist – Roberto Clemente” in the title of your e-mail for consideration. To apply by mail, please forward application materials to NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 163 West 125th Street – 17th Floor, New York, New York 10027, ATTN: Personnel.


It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications.

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