What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trades Specialist (Carpenter) (Fire Safety) position at University at Albany?
Vacancy #: WF250352
Apply by: July 28, 2026
Title: Trades Specialist (Carpenter)
Location: Fire Safety
Salary: $50,425
Grade: CSEA SG-12
Hours: Monday thru Friday (pass days Saturday/Sunday), 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Duration: Contingent Permanent
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Four years of full-time experience in carpentry work 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; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Carpenter) traineeship or a two-year carpenter 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.
Operational needs:
Valid New York state Driver's license required.
Currently maintains or ability to earn within the first 6 months of employment, DHI CFDAI (Certified Fire & Egress Door Inspector) or Intertek CFDI (Certified Fire Door Inspector).
Currently maintains or ability to earn within the first 6 months of employment a NYS DOL asbestos testing certificate (hard card).
Additional Information:
Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community- Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
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Salary : $50,425