Trades Generalist

Job Description:

Trades Generalist

Description

Duties Description

The Trades Generalist at Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park works as a part of the operations and maintenance staff. The incumbent may lead a team of skilled trade generalists or unskilled staff in preventative & corrective maintenance of the parks fleet of equipment: Gators, Push mowers, Tractors, Trucks, Passenger vehicles and various heavy equipment or small engine devices and repairs. Incumbent may have experience in 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 semi-skilled 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 trades and be willing to learn new skills. In addition:
• 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 direct facility maintenance, supervising lower-level staff, operating various equipment for grounds maintenance.
• 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: $4,000

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.

Closing Date/Time: 04/25/25

Salary:

From $50425 to $61548 Annually