Trades Generalist Job at Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of Smithtown, NY 11787
Four years of full-time experience in carpentry; plumbing; electric; motor equipment; small engine repair or masonry 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
The Trades Generalist will be responsible for a primary trade in one of the following: 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 semiskilled maintenance, repair, installation, and construction tasks in the mechanical, building, motor equipment and electrical trades. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Plans, designs, and performs all required maintenance work; building and repair of small structures,
- painting, window and door repairs, roofing, basic plumbing, etc.
- Prioritize repair projects to meet the immediate needs of the park.
- May draw rough sketches or prepare plans to scale to accomplish projects as required.
- Responsible for maintaining adequate levels of supplies, tools, and equipment to accomplish tasks.
- Operate light trucks, plow trucks, tractors, loaders, sit down mowers, UTV’s and other equipment as
- required.
- Use and maintain various equipment such as generators, power washer, power saws, line
- trimmers, mowers, etc.
- Operate and maintain chainsaws for tree removal and storm clean up, compile tree report, willing to
- attend chainsaw training (Game of Logging 1 &2) and obtain first aid and CPR/AED certification.
- River maintenance including removal of fallen trees and river grass. Repair or replace platforms, etc.
- Conduct mandatory OSHA and Facility inspections, reporting to Regional Health and Safety office by
- deadlines, attend Regional Safety meetings.
- Train and supervise subordinate staff in the safe use and maintenance of large and small
- equipment including ride on mowers, tractors, plow trucks, chainsaws, hand tools, etc.
- Conduct safety and maintenance inspections of facility, corrects problems where possible and
- make requests to supervisor for appropriate skilled trades assistance when needed.
- Fleet management-responsible for timely preventive maintenance and repairs on vehicles and
- equipment.
- General area maintenance including but not limited to litter control, pruning, grounds upkeep and
- landscaping, snow and ice control, and facility restrooms (supplies and cleanliness).
- Assist as necessary with essential office needs.
- Assume responsibility and acts as supervisor in the absence of the Park Manager and Park
- Supervisor 2 which may include performing the duties of opening and or closing the facility.
- Perform other duties as required.
Additional Comments
The posted hiring rate is the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 12 ($46,146) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,026) The posted job rate is the sum of the statutory job rate ($56,324) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,026)
OPERATING NEEDS:
Selected candidate must possess a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Class D Driver License by the date of appointment and maintain the license as a term and condition of employment.
Ability to prepare job estimates and order supplies.
Ability to train and supervise staff.
Ability to use various tools used in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and painting trades.
Ability to operate equipment and power tools in a safe and effective manner.
Ability to do math such as add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Ability to follow provided instructions, good communication skills.
Ability to lift, carry and move equipment and/or materials of different weights and sizes.
Ability to work from extension ladders at various heights.
Work schedule may vary and include weekend and holiday shifts.
BENEFITS:
There are various benefits that a permanent employee is entitled to, based on their negotiating unit, which may include:
Learn more about benefits for permanent state employees: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
OPERATING NEEDS:
Selected candidate must possess a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Class D Driver License by the date of appointment and maintain the license as a term and condition of employment.
Ability to prepare job estimates and order supplies.
Ability to train and supervise staff.
Ability to use various tools used in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and painting trades.
Ability to operate equipment and power tools in a safe and effective manner.
Ability to do math such as add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Ability to follow provided instructions, good communication skills.
Ability to lift, carry and move equipment and/or materials of different weights and sizes.
Ability to work from extension ladders at various heights.
Work schedule may vary and include weekend and holiday shifts.
BENEFITS:
There are various benefits that a permanent employee is entitled to, based on their negotiating unit, which may include:
- Vacation, Holiday, Sick, And Personal Leave
- Health Care Coverage
- Retirement Plan
- Payroll Deduction Savings Plans
- Tuition Assistance Programs
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
Learn more about benefits for permanent state employees: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
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