Trades Generalist - Harriman Group Camps - Palisades

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 operation and repair.
• Operating machinery and equipment including but not limited to backhoes, skid steers, front end loaders, excavators and snow removal equipment.
• Operate machinery for digging water and sewer lines, drainage work, installation of culverts, spreading various materials, snow removal, tree removal, storm clean up, digging footings for decks, digging around foundations for building repairs and any other situation that may arise.
• Operate tandam and CDL trucks to haul work materials such as wood chips, millings, fill, soil, and sand to all camps throughout Harriman State Park.
• 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.
• Lay out work and diagnose problems, 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.
• Assist Lake Foremen and other camp department personnel perform a variety of other tasks.
• Perform manual labor, including lifting, bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods.

Additional Comments

OPERATING NEEDS:
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B** and obtain a CDL Class A at appointment, that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
• Will be required to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in difficult site terrains, including in remote areas of the park.
• Must be knowledgeable of the use of personal protective equipment and capable of following appropriate safety standards.
• 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

Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

Additional location pay is available for the following counties: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, NYC-Manhattan, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam.

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

Closing Date/Time: 11/25/24

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• New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

• 518-474-0453

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