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Trades Generalist - Baker Camp - Harriman State Park (2 positions)

New York State Civil Service

Southfields, NYFull-time$57–68K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$57–68K/yr
Location
Southfields, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid New York Driver's License, required

Job overview

New York State Parks is hiring a Trades Generalist to serve as a working supervisor at Baker Camp in Harriman State Park. The role performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair, with a primary trade in one of several areas, and supervises, trains, and mentors Trades Corp participants. The position also includes transporting participants between work sites and working outdoors in varied conditions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Carpentry, nice to havePlumbing, nice to haveMotor Equipment, nice to haveSmall Engine Repair, nice to haveHeavy Equipment Operation, nice to haveMechanics, nice to haveElectrical, nice to haveMasonry, nice to haveConstruction Equipment, nice to haveHand Tools, nice to havePortable Power Tools, nice to haveChain Saws, nice to haveReading Plans, nice to haveProblem Diagnosis, nice to haveSupervision, nice to haveTraining, nice to haveMentoring, nice to haveLifting, requiredBending, requiredClimbing, requiredProlonged Standing, requiredPersonal Protective Equipment, requiredSafety Standards, required

Qualifications

Four Years Skilled Trades Experience or Equivalent Training, requiredValid New York Driver's License, requiredOne Year Qualifying Service, requiredN-95 Mask Use, required

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave

Full job description

NY HELPS No

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Trades Generalist - Baker Camp - Harriman State Park (2 positions)

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade 12

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $56844 to $68471 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday - Friday; scheduled hours will be: 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. OR 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rockland

Street Address Baker Camp - Harriman State Park

3200 Seven Lakes Drive

City Southfields

State NY

Zip Code 10975

Duties Description Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, SG-14 or higher-level designee, this Trades Generalist will be a working supervisor. The Trades Generalist(s) at Baker Camp located in Harriman State Park will perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks. This position will supervise the Trades Corp program participants, serving as a trainer and mentor for the participants. The incumbent will be responsible for a primary trade in one of the following: plumbing, carpentry, motor equipment, small engine repair, heavy equipment operation, or mechanics. Duties include but are not limited to the following: •The selected candidate will be required to transport approximately 10 program participants between work sites; this includes a 40–60-minute drive each way. •Apply skills and knowledge in carpentry to make structural building repairs, replace and repair roofs, replace siding and shingles, build steps and landings, repair or replace doors and windows, and frame dividers, etc. •Lay out work and diagnose problems; read and interpret plans, diagrams, and specifications. •Assist the Maintenance Supervisor 1, SG-14 and other camp department personnel in performing a variety of other maintenance, repair, and installation tasks, including duties in the carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry trades. •Perform medium to heavy manual labor, including lifting, bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods. •Utilize a variety of hand tools, portable power tools, chain saws, and construction equipment appropriate to the work assigned for skilled and semi-skilled maintenance repair, installation, and construction. •Supervise, train, mentor, assign and instruct lower-level staff in a Trades Corp Program, engage in a broad range of infrastructure maintenance and repair work. •This position involves working outdoors in all weather conditions, including difficult site terrains and remote areas of the park. •Adhere to the agency’s Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks. •May also serve as shift supervisor as assigned by supervising programs and operations as needed. •Carries out other related duties and responsibilities assigned. •The selected candidate will be required to transport participants between work sites.

Minimum Qualifications Four years of full-time experience* 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.Reassignment Qualifications: Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Trades Generalist.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:•The duties of this position as a condition of employment require you to have and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows you to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. Failure to maintain a valid driver’s license may result in removal from this position. •Must be able to transport participants between work sites. •Must be able to wear a N-95 mask as a term and condition of employment. •Must be knowledgeable in the use of personal protective equipment and capable of following appropriate safety standards. •Must have working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and other building crafts. •Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Location Pay:The hiring rate will be the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 12 ($52,694) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,150). The job rate will be the sum of the statutory job rate ($64,321) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,150).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 holidaysHealth Care Benefits:• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional 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 LeaveTo learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

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

Name Sheila McCaffrey

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

Notes on Applying All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or “the cloud”. Your application must be received by Monday, November 23, 2026 and submitted via email to: [email protected] Please use the email subject line: 'Vacancy ID 228552 - Trades Generalist (2 positions) – Baker Camp'. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs. Please be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position. 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. Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service, and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. We provide reasonable and religious accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to the Equal Opportunity Unit at [email protected] or (518) 486-7754.

How this job compares

Set against the 592 open Maintenance Supervisor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$57–68K/yr
  • New York median$78–98K/yr30 salary ranges
  • US median$80–105K/yr216 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $63K, is 30% below the New York median midpoint ($90K) — in the lowest quarter of Maintenance Supervisor salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 44 open Maintenance Supervisor jobs in New York and 592 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Maintenance Supervisor postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (451 postings).
Education
32 of the 592 open Maintenance Supervisor jobs (5%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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