What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trades Generalist (Grade 12) position at Farmingdale State College?
Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Physical Plant/Facilities (including custodial) Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Thu Sep 17 2026 Job Description:
Facilities Operations at Farmingdale State College seeks a Trades Generalist. Qualified candidates should:
Minimum Requirements:
Plumbing/HVAC
Four years (4) of satisfactory mechanical including one year of experience in the operation and maintenance of commercial type refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment. Training in heating, refrigeration and air conditioning gained by the completion of technical courses at a school or institute may be substituted for the above experience on a year for year basis. Working knowledge of procedures, materials and tools used in the maintenance, repair and installation of equipment. Working knowledge of properties and qualities of various gases and solutions, ability to read and interpret technical manuals, specifications, blueprints and schematic drawings. Ability to recognize and rectify mechanical and electrical problems and to do other trade related work, ie; plumbing, carpentry and masonry. Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolds and work at heights. Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor. CFC certification preferred. Must have NYS drivers license.
Electrical
Four (4) years of satisfactory electrical experience under a journey level electrician which would provide training equivalent to that gained in an apprenticeship program. Must be able to understand building blueprints. Hands on experience in working with other trades. Must be able to perform moderate to heavy manual labor. Required to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions. Ability to climb ladders and work at height on scaffolds and platforms. Ability to use the machines, equipment, power tools and materials of a variety of trades. Must have a valid NYS Drivers License. Must have the ability to read interpret and work from plans, drawings and specifications.
Carpenter
Four years (4) of satisfactory full-time experience in carpentry 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 carpentry at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services. Working knowledge of properties and qualities of various gases and solutions, ability to read and interpret technical manuals, specifications, blueprints and schematic drawings. Ability to recognize and rectify mechanical and electrical problems and to do other trade related work, ie; plumbing, HVAC and masonry. Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolds and work at heights. Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor. CFC certification preferred. Must have NYS drivers license.
Additional Information
Summary
Click here for New York State CSEA Benefits Summary
Visit our Why Work at FSC page to learn more about FSC and the total rewards we offer.
The Consumer Information web page can be viewed at the following link -
http://www.farmingdale.edu/consumer-information
This page describes various services, information and statistics on many different aspects of the College's operations.
Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.
The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.
Facilities Operations at Farmingdale State College seeks a Trades Generalist. Qualified candidates should:
- Have the ability to perform journey-level work in maintaining, repairing and installing building electrical systems, plumbing/HVAC systems, and or perform carpentry work.
- Be skilled or semi-skilled in a combination of other trades in the repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
- Be able to supervise a group of employees.
- Be able to orally communicate with others for the purpose of exchanging information and to give guidance on operations.
- Have good knowledge of the agency's practices and procedures.
- Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
- Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
- Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.
Minimum Requirements:
Plumbing/HVAC
Four years (4) of satisfactory mechanical including one year of experience in the operation and maintenance of commercial type refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment. Training in heating, refrigeration and air conditioning gained by the completion of technical courses at a school or institute may be substituted for the above experience on a year for year basis. Working knowledge of procedures, materials and tools used in the maintenance, repair and installation of equipment. Working knowledge of properties and qualities of various gases and solutions, ability to read and interpret technical manuals, specifications, blueprints and schematic drawings. Ability to recognize and rectify mechanical and electrical problems and to do other trade related work, ie; plumbing, carpentry and masonry. Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolds and work at heights. Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor. CFC certification preferred. Must have NYS drivers license.
Electrical
Four (4) years of satisfactory electrical experience under a journey level electrician which would provide training equivalent to that gained in an apprenticeship program. Must be able to understand building blueprints. Hands on experience in working with other trades. Must be able to perform moderate to heavy manual labor. Required to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions. Ability to climb ladders and work at height on scaffolds and platforms. Ability to use the machines, equipment, power tools and materials of a variety of trades. Must have a valid NYS Drivers License. Must have the ability to read interpret and work from plans, drawings and specifications.
Carpenter
Four years (4) of satisfactory full-time experience in carpentry 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 carpentry at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services. Working knowledge of properties and qualities of various gases and solutions, ability to read and interpret technical manuals, specifications, blueprints and schematic drawings. Ability to recognize and rectify mechanical and electrical problems and to do other trade related work, ie; plumbing, HVAC and masonry. Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolds and work at heights. Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor. CFC certification preferred. Must have NYS drivers license.
Additional Information
- Hiring procedures in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law.
- Grade 12 Salary: $52,694 $4,000 location pay = $56,694 Total Annual Compensation
Summary
Click here for New York State CSEA Benefits Summary
Visit our Why Work at FSC page to learn more about FSC and the total rewards we offer.
The Consumer Information web page can be viewed at the following link -
http://www.farmingdale.edu/consumer-information
This page describes various services, information and statistics on many different aspects of the College's operations.
Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.
The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.
Salary : $52,694 - $56,694