Trades Generalist-Rockland Lake Garage-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:

• Perform journey-level motor and heavy equipment repair and will be required to weld as a secondary skill.

• Replacement of rusted or damaged body parts.

• Perform metal fabrication, plasma cutting, and mechanical repairs, including engine and drive line repairs, brake and front end work, electronic diagnosis, and emission repairs.

• Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment as well as engine and component repair of construction equipment.

• Must have a working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the craft to which assigned and have the ability to train others.

• Lay out work and diagnose problems; read and interpret plans, diagrams, and specifications.

• Perform supervisory duties, troubleshoot problems 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

OPERATING NEEDS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “B” Commerical Driver’s License that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment as a term and condition of employment.

• Must complete the process of gaining a New York State Vehicle Inspector’s license during the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.

*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

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).

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

Closing Date/Time: 11/06/24

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• New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

• 518-474-0453

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