Trades Generalist - Carpentry (Grade 12)
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Farmingdale State College is hiring a Trades Generalist - Carpentry (Grade 12). Farmingdale State College seeks a Trades Generalist specializing in carpentry to perform journey-level work in one trade and skilled/semiskilled work in others for facility and equipment maintenance. The role involves working with considerable independence, typical of a skilled tradesperson, and may include supervising subordinate maintenance staff. Incumbents may also operate a motor vehicle to transport materials and personnel around campus.
Key focus areas include Perform journey-level work in one trade, Perform skilled and semiskilled work in other trades, and Supervise others in maintenance, repair, installation, and construction activities.
Successful candidates bring 4+ Years Trade Experience and Valid NYS Driver's License. Preferred (not required): Carpentry, Electrical, Painter, and Motor Equipment.
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Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Physical Plant/Facilities (including custodial) Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Mon May 11 2026 Job Description:
Facilities at Farmingdale State College seeks to fill a Trades Generalist vacancy. A Trades Generalist performs journey-level work in one trade, and skilled and semiskilled level work in a combination of other trades in the repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment. Incumbents may supervise others in maintenance, repair, installation, and construction activities.
May be required to perform the activities and tasks of specialized trades beyond Carpentry:
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Electrician
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Painter
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Motor Equipment
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Plumber & Steamfitter
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Sign Fabrication
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Mason & Plasterer
Trades Generalists are supervised by higher-level trades positions, such as Trades Supervisor (Carpenter), Maintenance Supervisor 1, 2 or 3, or a program administrator with varied responsibilities, in addition to facilities and equipment maintenance and repair. Generally, work priorities are prescribed, material is furnished, the nature and extent of the work to be performed is given, and detailed plans, diagrams, and specifications are provided. However, a Trades Generalist may be required to work from rough sketches or from oral instructions.
Although the work of a Trades Generalist is inspected periodically by the supervisor, incumbents are expected to work with considerable independence as is typical of a skilled tradesperson.
A Trades Generalist may supervise a subordinate maintenance staff by making assignments, giving instructions, and observing and inspecting work performed to ensure that instructions have been followed and that the quality of the work is satisfactory.
As required, operates a motor vehicle to transport material, equipment and personnel to job sites around campus.
The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:
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Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
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Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
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Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.
Job Requirements:
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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.
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Must possess a valid New York State driver's license.
Additional Information:
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Hiring procedures in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law.
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Grade 12 Salary: $50,425 + $4,000 location pay = $54,425 Total Annual Compensation
The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.
Click here for New York State CSEA Benefits Summary (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/CSEA-Benefits-at-a-Glance-Jan-2025.pdf)
Visit our Why Work at FSC (https://www.farmingdale.edu/human-resources/why-work-at-farmingdale.shtml) page to learn more about FSC and the total rewards we offer.
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http://www.farmingdale.edu/consumer-information
This page describes various services, information and statistics on many different aspects of the College's operations.
Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.
The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.
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