Trades Generalist (Hamlin Beach State Park)

Description

Duties Description

Under the supervision of the Park Manager 2 or their designee, the Trades Generalist, SG-12 will be assigned to Hamlin Beach State Park and will perform journey-level plumbing and steam fitting tasks within the regional water, wastewater, and plumbing department. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Repair, maintain, and install various plumbing fixtures and appliances such as sinks, showers, toilets, urinals, drinking fountains, hot water appliances, etc.
• Repair, maintain, and install water distribution lines, sewer infrastructure components, and natural gas or propane supply lines.
• Repair, maintain, and install HVAC appliances, components, and systems.
• Plan and lay out projects, including preparing materials lists and placing orders in compliance with NYS purchasing guidelines.
• Complete projects and tasks that require excavation and/or confined space entry.
• Assist in the location of underground utility infrastructure.
• Assist in the operation and testing of potable water supplies and wastewater treatment systems.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on all assigned hand and power tools to ensure they are in good working order and in compliance with applicable standards.
• Operate commercial vehicles in the completion of departmental projects, including commercial septic pumper truck.
• Maintain daily activity reports, along with other required written records.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Non-competitive: four years of full-time experience in plumbing 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 appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
  
  

Operating Needs

Additional Comments

• 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 possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State or obtain one within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.***
• As a term and condition of employment, must have the ability to operate a chainsaw and must complete OPRHP sawyer training or equivalent and obtain certification within one year of the date of appointment and maintain chainsaw certification. If OPRHP sawyer training or equivalent is not offered within one year of appointment, employee must complete OPRHP sawyer training or equivalent and obtain certification at the first available opportunity. Failure to obtain and maintain chainsaw certification may result in removal from position.
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend blueprints and product specifications.
• Must possess or obtain a New York State Department of Health certification for Reverse Pressure Zone Backflow Prevention Device testing within the probationary period and must maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be available to work a variable schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The candidate 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

• 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.
• Health Insurance Opt-Out: This program may be available to eligible employees who have other employer sponsored health insurance coverage.
  
  

Additional Benefits

• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Health Insurance coverage in retirement
• Health Care Spending Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care Advantage Account
• Adoption Advantage Account
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Tuition Assistance programs for CSEA/PEF and M/C employees
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental Leave