Trades Generalist-New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site -Palisades

Minimum Qualifications

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 driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

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

Duties Description

As a Trades Generalist, duties include, but are not limited to:
• Complete journey-level work in a primary trade in one of the following: carpentry, masonry and plaster, or painting on buildings and structures, preferably historic buildings.
• Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, installation, and construction tasks in the building trades.
• Exhibit a working knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in their respective trade.
• Plan and lay out work following blueprints, specifications, instructions, including ordering materials and equipment.
• Perform carpentry, masonry, and/or painting repairs, including roofing and structural repairs, finish work, window and door restoration, masonry restoration, and/or skilled painting and plaster restoration to preserve or restore the original nature of historic buildings and structures.
• Read building plans; diagnose problems; supply rough sketches to scale for work to be performed; make detailed estimates for costs, including time and materials for various projects; and have a working knowledge of modern safety and practices and code compliance.
• Use hand tools, portable power tools, shop equipment and measuring and testing instruments appropriate to the assigned trade.
• Coordinate and execute projects, work independently with a minimum of direct supervision.
• Assign, supervise, review, train and evaluate work of lower-level employees.
• Assist in snow and ice control and operate snow removal equipment during the winter months.
• Assist in other areas of park operations as directed.
• Perform manual labor, including lifting, bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods.

Additional Comments

OPERATING NEEDS:
• Must have the ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with other staff.
• Must complete the Game of Logging (levels 1, 2, & 3) or approved equivalent as well as other associated trainings by the end of the probationary period or at the next class offering as a term and condition of employment.
• Must have the ability to supervise others.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be able to pass a physical for respirator use.

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

Location Pay:

The hiring rate will be the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 12 ($48,956) and the Downstate Adjustment ($1,650). The job rate will be the sum of the statutory job rate ($59,757) and the Downstate Adjustment ($1,650).

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Closing Date/Time: 11/06/24

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• New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

• 518-474-0453

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