Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $20.82 to $20.82 Hourly
Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: 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.
When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
Duties Description Under the supervision of the Regional Safety & Health Manager or other higher-level personnel, the incumbent performs skilled journey level maintenance, repair, and inspection to gasoline, electric, and diesel-powered equipment and performs necessary welding in the course of fabricating parts or repairing frames and other components. The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Diagnoses and determines causes of faulty operation of various motorized equipment and machinery
2. Overhauls ignition and fuel systems including carburetors, starters, generators and alternators
3. Performs periodic maintenance on small equipment and on vehicles, tractors, and heavy motorized equipment
4. Operates light trucks and other motor vehicles as required to evaluate their operating conditions and need for repairs
5. Makes periodic safety inspections of State-owned vehicles and equipment to assure operability, identify damage and signs of abuse
6. Obtains estimates and price quotations for repairs and equipment services by outside agents
7. Locates and repairs shorts in the electrical systems of motorized equipment
8. Makes diagnoses and repairs of small engines including chainsaws, rototillers, snowblowers, backpack blowers, emergency generators, etc.
9. Make diagnoses and repairs of fuel injection systems; performs routine and preventative maintenance of motorized vehicles and equipment
10. Makes recommendations to supervisor regarding needed parts, tools, supplies, etc. needed in the performance of these repairs
11. Identifies and justifies need factory technicians, special services and repairs to sophisticated equipment such as bulldozers, loaders, forklifts, Zamboni ice maintenance equipment, Tennant vacuums and sweepers, large tractors, and hydraulic work platforms.
12. Welds cracked and broken metal parts of passenger vehicles, trucks, snowplows, and other automotive and construction equipment.
13. Maintains shop machinery and equipment; inspects work area for safety hazards and carries out corrective actions to reduce or eliminate risks to employee safety
14. Loads, moves, and carries or unloads materials of varying weights and sizes as required in the performance of duties described
15. Makes recommendations to surplus and replace equipment as needed
16. Performs other related duties as required
Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions including written.
• Ability to prepare job estimates and order shop supplies and utilize automotive testing equipment
• Ability to use and skill to operate welding and soldering equipment
• Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New York State Motor Vehicle operator’s license by date of appointment.
• The incumbent will be required to obtain additional certifications and licenses as operationally necessary.
This position is $20.82/Hr. + Location Pay
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov
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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) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at www.parks.ny.gov/employment . Application packages can be submitted by email to nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov . You must include “Trades Generalist – Auto Shop” in the title of your e-mail for consideration.
Applications may also be mailed 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.