Trades Generalist - Bear Mountain State Park (Regional Maintenance) -Palisades
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Bear Mountain, New York
United States
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Posted:
Oct 25, 2024
- Salary: From $52356 to $63157 Annually USD Annually
- Salary Top:5235663157
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Planning and Development
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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
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.
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.
Duties Description
As a Trades Generalist, duties include, but are not limited to:
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment with a secondary skill of motor equipment and repair.
• Operate tractor trailers, dozer, front-end loaders, pavers, backhoes, crane, road graders, refuse packers, septic trucks, etc.
• Complete roadway work, including repairing and replacing culvert pipe and operating the paver.
• Haul work materials and complete equipment layout for each job.
• Maintain and service equipment, including equipment used during snow emergencies.
• 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.
• Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment as well as less complex engine and component repair of construction maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Plan and diagnose work issues; read and interpret plans, diagrams, and specifications.
• Supervise as needed, troubleshoot problems, and make necessary repairs to complete assigned tasks and ensure that instructions have been followed and the quality of work is satisfactory.
• Perform manual labor, including lifting, bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods.
Additional Comments
Location Pay:
The hiring rate will be the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 12 ($48,956) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400). The job rate will be the sum of the statutory job rate ($59,757) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400).
OPERATING NEEDS:
• Experience operating heavy equipment
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State and tank endorsement as a term and condition of employment. Must obtain a CDL A within the first year of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in the state of New York as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess or obtain "Game of Logging" chainsaw safety and productivity training program within the probationary period (class availability permitting) as a term and condition of employment.
• May be required to work weekends, holidays and/or evening shifts.
**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.
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 holidays
Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional 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 Leave
To 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.
Closing Date/Time: 11/07/24 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Show moreThe mission of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic and cultural resources.
From the shores of Long Island to the mighty Niagara Falls, New York's 180 state parks offer countless opportunities to explore your natural environment, escape from the grind of the everyday and experience exciting new adventures. Beaches, boat launches, hiking trails, campsites, and golf courses all await you!
New York's state parks... With all there is to see and do, how will you spend your time?
NEW YORK STATE IS KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARKS!
Come work with us, and...
- Be a part of the premier park system in the United States - with more than 250 state parks, historic sites, golf courses, swimming pools, beaches, campgrounds, marinas, trails, and museums and nature centers.
- Work in some of the most beautiful, scenic, and historic places New York State has to offer.
- Make a tangible impact on your community. Parks are for everyone, and all are welcome here: People of every age, ability, color, or creed belong here – without exceptions – yourself included! People of every kind come visit us in order to have experiences – and at OPRHP, we get to be part of these special times in truly meaningful ways. See how you can make a difference as a part of Team OPRHP!
State parks and historic sites are staffed by a core of permanent employees who work year-round to maintain these precious resources. During the peak of our operating season (May through September) the permanent staff is supplemented by several thousand seasonal employees who work to ensure that our patrons have a positive and safe experience when visiting our sites.
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