Trades Generalist (Grade 12) - Carpentry

Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Physical Plant/Facilities (including custodial) Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Wed Oct 14 2026 Job Description:

Facilities Operations at Farmingdale State College seeks a Trades Generalist. Qualified candidates should:

• Have the ability to perform journey-level carpentry work.

• Be skilled or semi-skilled in a combination of other trades in the repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment.

• Be able to supervise a group of employees.

• Be able to orally communicate with others for the purpose of exchanging information and to give guidance on operations.

• Have good knowledge of the agency's practices and procedures.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.

• Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.

• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• Four years (4) of satisfactory full-time experience in carpentry 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 carpentry at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.

• Working knowledge of properties and qualities of various gases and solutions

• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, specifications, blueprints and schematic drawings.

• Ability to recognize and rectify mechanical and electrical problems and to do other trade related work, ie; plumbing, HVAC and masonry.

• Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolds and work at heights.

• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor.

• Must have valid NYS drivers license.

Additional Information:

• Hiring procedures in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law.

• Grade 12 Salary: $52,694 + $4,150 location pay = $56,884 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.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.