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Trades Specialist (Sign Fabrication) - Regional Maintenance (Whirlpool State Park)

New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Niagara, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2026
Description

Duties Description

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor 2, SG-17, the incumbent will perform journey-level sign painting activities and may supervise others in the production and repair of signs of metal, wood, and other materials used for a variety of purposes including regulating, directing and guiding highway traffic and for education and information purposes. Duties may include, but may not be limited to:

  • Utilizing computers, software, commercial printers, and sign making equipment to produce signs of metal, wood, plastic, vinyl, and other appropriate materials.
  • Setting up and operating mechanized equipment, such as power metal shears, punch and drill presses, and band saws, to produce blanks and structured sign components.
  • Laying out designs on stencil film, cutting screen stencils, and painting signs.
  • Designing and hand-lettering posters, special signs, and exhibit cards with an emphasis on artistic layout.
  • Applying reflective paper/vinyl, gold and silver leaf to signs according to accepted practices and specifications.
  • Removing paint from damaged signs using high pressure steam, chemicals, and other approved methods.
  • Fabricating sheet metal and aluminum materials for sign figures
  • Welding aluminum, stainless stee, and other metals as part of the sign fabrication
  • Assisting with neighboring regions in the design and application of signage.
  • Assisting in the installation, maintenance, and replacement of signs in the field as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of full-time experience* in the design, lettering and making of signs 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 painting and sign painting 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.

Reassignment Qualifications

Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Trades Specialist (Sign Fabrication).

Operating Needs

Additional Comments

  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
  • Must be available to work a variable schedule that includes weekends, holidays and/or evening shifts.

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

Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

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