Review Vacancy
TitleTrades Generalist - Carpenter/Plumber (Dorm Maintenance)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $52694 to $64321 Annually
Duties Description A Trades Generalist performs journeyman work in one trade (Carpentry), and skilled/ semiskilled level work in another trade (Plumbing), in the construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance of facilities and equipment. This position may work independently, but may also frequently supervise others including Carpenters,
Maintenance Assistants, and Facility Operations Assistant 1 in the construction and repair of structures and other wood items. Typical assignments may include, but are not limited to: erecting steel studding; installing and taping sheetrock; repair of woodwork, doors, window sashes and storm windows; working with locks, door closures, hinges and panic hardware; repair/layout/replacement of ceiling and floor tile; may repair electrical and plumbing fixtures depending upon assignment; and may make small carpet repairs as well as perform demolition work. Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and sketches associated with the carpenter trade. Trades Generalist may be asked to participate in snow removal and grounds maintenance. This individual may need to develop computer skills to operate the Departments facilities management system (Maximo), Google mail and calendar. In addition, the person in this position must practice and promote the Facilities Fundamental Management Objectives and conduct himself/herself in a professional and positive manner while representing the Department and University.
Minimum Qualifications Although competitive exam is not required, candidates must have a minimum of four (4) years full-time experience as a carpenter under a skilled journeyman in the carpentry trade. Candidate must also be semi-skilled in plumbing or electrical and have worked a minimum of two (2) years under a skilled journeyman in that trade.
The candidate must be able to meet the following job requirements:
? Working knowledge of carpentry techniques.
? Ability to plan, lay out and complete varied carpentry work.
? Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering blueprints associated with carpenter work scope.
? Ability to use the tools, equipment and materials of the carpentry trade.
? Ability to make standard arithmetic computations to size and locate the various details of the work, and to calculate the quantity of material and labor required for it.
? Working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the plumbing trade.
? Ability to use the tools, machines, equipment and materials of the plumbing trade.
? Ability to climb ladders and work at heights on scaffolds and platforms.
? As assigned, ability to train and supervise others.
? Working knowledge of the principles of effective supervision and customer service.
? Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
? Must possess a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS.
Additional Comments The initial assignment for this position will be working 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday
through Friday with Saturday and Sunday as pass days in Operations. Since the nature of the campus requires continuous service and emergencies may arise during other than normal work hours, employee in this position will be required to
provide a home telephone number and be willing to accept emergency call-ins and overtime work when necessary. The successful candidate for this position will be deemed as a university essential employee. The employee in this position
must be willing to go through respiratory fit program and be successful in the use of respirator equipment.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The successful candidate for this position must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position satisfactorily. Since the activities of other employees depend on the performance of the
employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that the employer will consider when filling this vacancy.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address canvass@binghamton.edu
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Notes on Applying*Interested candidates should submit a Binghamton University Employment application to the Office of Human Resources in person or by email to canvass@binghamton.edu.
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/jobs/bu_employ_app_accessible.pdf