Trades Generalist - Palisades Regional Maintenance

NY HELPS No

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Trades Generalist - Palisades Regional Maintenance

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 Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rockland

Street Address Regional Maintenance

3006 Seven Lakes Drive

City Bear Mountain

State NY

Zip Code 10911

Duties Description This position plays a critical role in ensuring park facilities, roads, utilities, and grounds are maintained safely and efficiently for the enjoyment of our visitors. Under the direction of the Regional Maintenance Supervisor 2, SG-17, the selected candidate’s duties will include, but not be limited to:• Operate cranes, excavators, backhoes, loaders, and other heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner.• Perform excavation, grading, trenching, material handling, and site preparation work.• Assist with construction, repair, and maintenance projects throughout park facilities and grounds.• Conduct routine equipment inspections and perform minor maintenance as needed.• Follow all safety regulations, operating procedures, and agency policies.• Work effectively with maintenance staff, contractors, and supervisors.• Assist with emergency response operations, including storm damage cleanup and other park-related emergencies.

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 pro-rate 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:• You must possess or obtain a valid Class A** Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment. Failure to obtain and maintain a valid CDL** may result in removal from this position. • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment. Failure to maintain a valid driver's license may result in removal from this position.• Experience in construction, roadway maintenance, utility work, or related fields.• Familiarity with OSHA and workplace safety standards.• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.• May require overtime, weekend, holiday, and emergency response work as needed.• Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment and materials associated with park operations.**Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The incumbent is required to participate in pre-employment, random and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.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

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Name Sheila McCaffrey

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 625 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

Notes on Applying If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website at https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Palisades.pdf Please forward your application and resume to Sheila McCaffrey at [email protected] with the subject line “Trades Generalist – Regional Maintenance – Item #6463”. If you have any questions concerning the position, please email Sheila. 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, STEP 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.