Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleTrades Specialist (Electrician)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $44354 to $44354 Annually
"Other" Explanation Schedule will be discussed in an interview
Workday
Minimum Qualifications Four years of full-time experience in the electrical 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 the electrical trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Electrician) traineeship or a two-year electrician training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program* such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program.
*Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific class room instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. Course work must be completed with an average of “C” or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.
Duties Description Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor 3, the Trades Specialist (Electrician) will:
• Perform journey-level electrical work and frequently supervise others in repair, maintenance, and installation of electrical systems and equipment.
• Read circuit diagrams, architectural blueprints, and generator and motor diagrams as well as use the tools, equipment, and materials of the electrical trade (including metering devices).
• Complete diagnosis and repair of electrical system problems, replacement of defective wiring and/or fuse/breakers, plan and install new wiring layouts and breaker boxes as well as installation of lighting systems.
• Complete repair, maintenance and installation of electrical systems and equipment such as electric motors, generators, transformers, switches, alarm systems controls, and other electrical equipment as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver's license as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be able to work from heights and be able to follow written direction, record and document required information, and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to pass a physical for respirator use and have knowledge of good safety practices.
• Must possess a working knowledge of electrical theory, practices, techniques, mathematics, electrical standards and code regulations as they apply to the electrical trade in both residential and commercial settings.
• Experience with primary distribution systems (both overhead and underground) is preferred.
PAY: $44,354 annually (plus $1,513 location pay)
BENEFITS:
There are various benefits that a permanent employee is entitled to, based on their negotiating unit:
• Vacation, Holiday, Sick, And Personal Leave - leave benefits including 13 days of paid vacation leave in the first year of employment with bonus days for additional years of service; 12 days annual paid holidays; five days annual paid personal leave; and 13 days of annual paid sick leave.
• Health Care Coverage
• Retirement Plan
• Payroll Deduction Savings Plans
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name David Braig, Maintenance Supervisor 3
Email Address taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Notes on ApplyingAll qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the Agency’s operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters, from the intranet or download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at:
https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Taconic.pdf
Please forward your application and resume, if available, to David Braig, Maintenance Supervisor 3, 14 Maintenance Lane, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 or e-mail to taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Trades Specialist (Electrician) – Item 9071”