Trades Specialist (Electrician) - Suffolk & Nassau

Duties Description

HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING NYS PARKS:

Bayard Cutting Arboretum

Belmont Lake State Park

Bethpage State Park

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve

Caumsett State Park

Connetquot River State Park

Heckscher State Park

Hempstead Lake State Park

Jones Beach State Park

Montauk Complex

Nissequogue River State Park

Orient Beach State Park

Planting Fields Arboretum

Robert Moses, Captree, and Gilgo State Parks

Sunken Meadow State Park

Wildwood State Park

Valley Stream State Park

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Installs fixtures, motors, and various electrical components consistent with specifications and electrical codes.
• Diagnoses and resolves electrical system malfunctions.
• Tests electrical equipment to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Inspects circuits and wiring and performs necessary rewiring of systems.
• Supervises others in the repair, maintenance, and installation of electrical systems and equipment.
• Supervises and trains subordinate staff in the proper use of small hand tools, any specialized trade machinery, equipment and/or materials that are utilized in the maintenance of electrical systems.
• Maintains shop machinery and equipment to make sure work areas and equipment are clean, safe, and properly serviced.
• Operates light trucks, passenger vehicles, tractors and other equipment as required.
• Conducts inspections of facilities/equipment and makes recommendations for repairs or replacements.
• Interprets and follows architectural blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.

Minimum Qualifications

Successful completion of a NYS two-year Electrician Traineeship or NYS two-year electrician training program; OR

successful completion of any equivalent electrical two-year training or apprenticeship program; OR

*four (4) years of full-time experience in the electrical trade under a skilled journey-level electrician which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program. Apprenticeship training in the electrical trade or training gained by completion of technical courses in the electrical trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

*Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math coursework, 45 hours of technical communications coursework, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading coursework. Coursework must be completed with an average of C or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.

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

Additional Comments

OPERATING NEEDS:
• May work weekends and various shifts, holidays, and special events. Specific schedule will be discussed at the time of interview.
• Selected candidate must possess a New York State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License by date of appointment and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
• Possession of a Class A or B CDL is preferred.
• Ability to prepare job estimates and order shop supplies.
• Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Follow appropriate safety standards.

BENEFITS:
Paid Time Off: 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

The hiring rate listed combines the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 12 ($48,956) with the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400). Similarly, the job rate posted is a combination of the statutory job rate ($59,757) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400).

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

Closing Date/Time: 02/07/25

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• New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

• 518-474-0453

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