Trades Generalist

Hamlin Beach State Park (Hamlin, NY - Monroe County) is hiring a permanent, full-time Trades Generalist in one of the following trades: carpentry; plumbing; electric; motor equipment; small engine repair or masonry.

Job Duties:

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.

They must have a working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in their respective trade. They will plan and lay out projects, supervise and train others as well as read and interpret plans. They may be assigned to other duties besides those described above, including directing facility maintenance, assisting with the felling and removal of trees, and supervising lower-level staff.

They will also be expected to be deployed to perform work during emergency events as directed by the State Emergency Management Operations Center and/or management.

OPERATING NEEDS:

Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State or obtain one within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.

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.

Must have the ability to read and comprehend blueprints and product specifications.

Must have the ability to operate a chainsaw and must complete Sawyer Training during the next training session as a term and condition of employment.

Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The incumbent is required to participate in pre-employment, random and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled tradesperson which 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 driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

Benefits:

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 Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

To Apply:

If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can 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 to the email attached to this

posting. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.