Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $43484 to $53081 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have four years of full-time experience in the fields of carpentry, plumbing, electric, motor equipment, small engine repair or masonry under a skilled journey-level worker in the same field, which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program. Apprentice training in a trade or training gained by the completion of technical courses in a trade at a school or institute may be substituted for the above experience on a year-for-year basis.
Duties Description The Trades Generalists will be responsible for a primary trade in one of the following: 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, and participating in general grounds maintenance activities.
Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
Applicants must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver's license as a term and condition of employment.
The schedule is 40 hours per week, with pass days to be determined. Weekend, evening and holiday shifts may also be required.
Candidates must possess the ability to read and interpret blueprints, supervise others and to act independently with a minimum of supervision. Candidates must have ability to understand and carry out written and/or oral instructions.
Must have knowledge of good safety practices.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street NYC Regional Business Office, NYS Parks and Recreation-17th Fl.
Notes on ApplyingIf 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.nysparks.com. Electronic applications are encouraged; please submit application materials by email to nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Trades Generalist – Riverbank SP” in the title of your e-mail for consideration. To apply by mail, please forward application materials to NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 163 West 125th Street – 17th Floor, New York, New York 10027, ATTN: Personnel.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications.