Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleTrades Generalist - Long Island

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $52356 to $63157 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation MONDAY- FRIDAY, 7:00AM-3:30PM, Variable Schedule<br />

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 Suffolk

Street Address Regional Maintenance, Belmont Lake State Park

City West Babylon

StateNY

Zip Code11703

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of higher-level personnel, the Trades Generalist’s duties include, but are not limited to:
• Perform a variety of skilled and semiskilled maintenance, repair, and installation tasks in the motor equipment trade.
• Assist the Motor Equipment Mechanic, as well as, work independently in performing oil changes, tune ups, and preventative maintenance and replacing brakes and rotors.
• Must have a working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the motor equipment trade.
• Plan and lay out work and diagnose problems.
• Operate flat bed tow trucks, forklifts, and tow behind trailers in addition to shop related equipment such as pneumatic tools and equipment lifts.
• Complete assigned work from detailed plans, diagrams, and specifications.
• Operate the region’s flatbed tow truck in the performance of routine travel throughout the region to transport a variety of equipment to and from the regional machine shop.
• Perform periodic travel out of the local area for special events to pickup and deliver specialized equipment.
• May supervise and train subordinate maintenance staff.
• Other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications Four years of full-time experience* in a trade under a skilled tradesperson which 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 driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

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

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must possess a valid Class B*** Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Ability to understand and carry out work from written and oral instructions.

***Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The incumbent is required to participate in pre-employment, random and post-accident drug and alcohol testing

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
• This position may require overtime. Schedule will be discussed at the interview.

BENEFITS:
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

Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

The hiring rate listed combines the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 12 ($48,956) with the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400). Similarly, the job rate posted is a combination of the statutory job rate ($59,757) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400).

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

Contact Information

Name Personnel Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; Personnel Office

625 Belmont Ave.

City West Babylon

State NY

Zip Code 11704

 

Notes on ApplyingIf are interested in being considered for this position, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters, or download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at: https://parks.ny.gov/regions/long-island/default.aspx

All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of the applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.
If you are interested in this vacancy, please forward your application and resume, if available, to: longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov. Please use the subject line: "VID 178759 - Trades Generalist".