What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trades Specialist (Electrician) position at New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation?
Description
Duties Description
Under the supervision of the Regional Park Maintenance Supervisor, SG-18, the incumbent will perform multiple tasks on low and high voltage systems including but not limited to the following:
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of full-time experience in the electrical 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 the electrical trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Electrician) traineeship or a two-year electrician training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program* such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program.
Additional Comments
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Duties Description
Under the supervision of the Regional Park Maintenance Supervisor, SG-18, the incumbent will perform multiple tasks on low and high voltage systems including but not limited to the following:
- Diagnose and repair electrical system malfunctions.
- Test electrical equipment for safety and efficiency.
- Install fixtures, motors, and electrical equipment.
- Inspect circuits and wiring.
- Rewire systems.
- Plan, lay out and wire new installations; measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit.
- Plan or modify installations consistent with specifications and electrical codes.
- Supervise and instruct others in the repair, maintenance and installation of electrical systems and equipment, as assigned.
- Operate the region's bucket truck, tracked truck, and Timberjack digger derrick, and work on high voltage distribution systems.
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of full-time experience in the electrical 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 the electrical trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Electrician) traineeship or a two-year electrician 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 classroom 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.
- If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
Additional Comments
- Must possess a valid Class A 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.
- 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 have knowledge and experience working with high voltage distribution systems; building and repairing distribution lines; and powerline maintenance.
- Must become certified in Municipal Electric Utilities Association of New York State (MEUA) Lineman Apprenticeship Program as a term and condition of employment.
- Must be able to operate, or learn how to operate, a bucket truck, tracked truck, and Timberjack digger derrick within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment.
- Must be available to work a variable schedule that includes weekends, holidays, and/or evening shifts.
- Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
- Must be physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
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
- 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
Salary : $50,425 - $61,548
