Trades Specialist (Mason and Plasterer)

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of full-time experience in masonry 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 masonry at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services;

OR

Successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer) traineeship or a two-year masonry training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program* such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program.

*Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific class room instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. Course work must be completed with an average of “C” or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.

Trades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer) Trainee 1

Full-time permanent service in a position allocated at Grade 12 or below which is primarily engaged in the performance of unskilled and/or semiskilled labor and trades tasks; must be 18 years of age or older; possess a High School diploma or general equivalency diploma recognized by the New York State Education Department; and be proficient in English and math.

Trades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer) Trainee 2

Successful completion of a 52-week probationary period as a Trades Specialist (Mason and Plasterer) Trainee 1; OR completion of 45 hours of technical math coursework and 15 hours of blueprint reading/schematics coursework or passage of an equivalency exam or proof of successful completion of equivalent training, 144 hours of mason and plaster trade-specific instruction, and 2,000 hours of on-the-job training. Trainees must maintain a “C” or better average in their coursework. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State 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

Under the direction of the Regional Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent performs journey-level tasks and projects involving masonry, plaster work, and stone work. Work assignments will require the incumbent to travel in park vehicles to other facilities within the Palisades Interstate Parks Region.

The job duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Plan and lay out work, including ordering materials and equipment.
• Perform routine masonry and repairs, including finish work.
• Perform restoration work on historic buildings and structures that will retain the original fabric.
• Monitor and train crews on routine masonry skills, safety practices, and supervise crews on a variety of masonry projects.
• Have the ability to read blueprints and project plans as well as supply rough sketches for work to be performed and have a working knowledge of modem code compliance.
• Lay building materials such as stone, brick, concrete, cinder block, and the like to construct or repair walls, partitions, utility manholes, firebrick linings in furnaces, and chimneys, and will smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, and sidewalks to specified texture.
• Mix, or direct the mixing of concrete, spreading concrete to specified depth and workable consistency,
• Be knowledgeable in the application of ceramic tiles to walls, floors, and ceilings, including preparation of surfaces by removing damaged tiles.
• Apply coats of plaster to walls and ceilings, including the preparation of surfaces, mixing of plaster, application of plaster, and the erection of scaffolding if needed.
• Estimate labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary for the project.
• Observe and inspect the work while in progress and when completed to ensure that the job is done properly

Additional Comments

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The CSEA contracts allow for salary protection for seasonal / hourly employees who are appointed to permanent graded positions with lower hiring rates under certain circumstances. We encourage OPRHP seasonal / hourly applicants to check in with your Regional Business Office Administrator to inquire about the potential impact on your salary.

The posted salary range will receive an additional location pay, with a Downstate adjustment of $3,400

OPERATING NEEDS:
• 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.
• Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Must be qualified and or certified in Scaffold work, aerial lift, and bucket lift or obtain training and certification within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment.

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 / Family 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: 08/29/24

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Tomkins Cove, New York United States View Map