Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleTrades Specialist (Mason and Plasterer)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $49172 to $59350 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Four years of full-time experience in masonry 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 masonry at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer) traineeship or a two-year masonry training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program* such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program.
Duties Description Under the direction of a higher-level Trades Supervisor, the Trades Specialist (Mason and Plasterer) performs journey level tasks and projects involving masonry, plaster work and stonework. Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Plan and lay out work, including ordering materials and equipment;
• Perform routine masonry and repairs including finish work including mixing concrete;
• Perform restoration work on historic buildings and structures in order to maintain the original fabric of the building;
• Lay building materials such as stone, brick, concrete, cinder blocks and the like to construct of repair walls, partitions, utility holes, firebrick linings in furnaces and chimneys;
• Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls and sidewalks to specified texture;
• Apply coats of plaster to walls and ceilings, including the preparation of surface, mixing of plaster, application of plaster and erection of scaffolding if needed.
• May draw rough sketches or prepare plans to accomplish work projects as required; lay out tasks for subordinate staff and perform necessary trades tasks as required;
• Give verbal instruction and/or demonstrate proper masonry techniques and use of tools and equipment to subordinate staff;
• Conduct inspections of facilities to determine maintenance needs and make recommendations of priorities for repair based on nature of maintenance problem;
• May be required to load and unload materials, tools and equipment of varying weights and sizes as needed in the performance of duties assigned.
• May recommend to supervisor, and order, the type, quantity and quality of materials to be used for projects, and may be required to prepare specifications for purchase;
• Operate light trucks, passenger vehicles, tractors, landscape equipment and other small equipment as required
• Perform other related duties as required.
Additional Comments The posted hiring rate is the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 12 ($46,146) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,026) The posted job rate is the sum of the statutory job rate ($56,324) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,026).
OPERATING NEEDS
Ability to plan, lay out and complete masonry and plastering work;
Ability to prepare job estimates and order shop supplies;
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide;
Ability to read and understand written and/or verbal instructions;
Ability to lift, carry and move equipment and/or materials of different weights and sizes;
Ability to operate and use small hand and power tools;
Ability to work from ladders and scaffolding;
Selected candidate must possess a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Class D Driver License by the date of appointment and maintain the license as a term and condition of employment.
Work Shift/Work Schedule: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM – will be discussed at the interview. The candidate may be expected to work weekends and various shifts, holidays and special events as required to provide effective operational coverage.
BENEFITS:
There are various benefits that a permanent employee is entitled to, based on their negotiating unit, which may include:
• Vacation, Holiday, Sick, And Personal Leave
• Health Care Coverage
• Retirement Plan
• Payroll Deduction Savings Plans
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
Learn more about benefits for permanent state employees: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address LongIsland.employment@parks.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications, the Agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local office, your region’s administrative headquarters or download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment Please forward your application and resume, if available, to: Janet Grant, Personnel Office, 625 Belmont Ave. West Babylon, NY 11704 or to LongIsland.employment@parks.ny.gov Include “JB-Trades Specialist Mason” in subject line.
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