Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleTrades Generalist

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $48956 to $59757 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Kings

Street Address Marsha P. Johnson State Park

90 Kent Avenue

City Brooklyn

StateNY

Zip Code11211

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Trades Generalist will be responsible for a primary trade in one of the following areas: carpentry; plumbing; electric; motor equipment; small engine repair or masonry. Trades Generalists across the various trades have one responsibility in common and that is performing a variety of skilled and semiskilled maintenance, repair, installation, and construction tasks in the mechanical, building, motor equipment and electrical trades. Incumbents must have a working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in their respective trade.
• Trades Generalists will plan and lay out projects, supervise and train others as well as read and interpret plans.
• Trades Generalists may be assigned to other duties besides those described above, including directing facility maintenance, supervising lower-level staff, operating aquatics area filter rooms, and pumps and handling pool chemicals
• May be responsible for directing park operations in the absence of Park management.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have 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.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
• 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. If not licensed at the time of appointment, the appointee must obtain a driver’s license without restrictions or conditions within the term of probation.
• The schedule is 40 hours per week, with pass days to be determined. Weekend, evening, and holiday shifts may also be required.
• Must possess the ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Must be able to supervise others and to act independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Must have ability to understand and carry out written and/or oral instructions.
• Must have knowledge of standard safety practices.


DOWNSTATE ADJUSTMENT: $3,400


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

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.

Contact Information

Name NYS State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 163 West 125th Street

17th Floor

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10027

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:

If 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.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward these three required items by email to nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov.

Application information should be emailed to NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Attention Personnel. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Please include "TRADES GENERALIST - MARSHA P. JOHNSON SP” in the title of your e-mail for consideration. Electronic submissions are encouraged.

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