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Job Title


Trades Generalist


Company : New York State Civil Service


Location : Alexandria Bay, NY


Created : 2026-01-30


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

NY HELP No Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of Title Trades Generalist Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade 12 Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $50425 to $61548 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 8 AM To 4:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Jefferson Street Address Keewaydin State Park 45443 Otter Street City Alexandria Bay State NY Zip Code 13607 Duties Description The Trades Generalist will be responsible for a primary trade in one of the following: carpentry, plumbing, electric, motor equipment, small engine repair or masonry. Trades Generalists across the various trades have one responsibility in common: performing a variety of skilled and semiskilled maintenance, repair, installation, and construction tasks in the mechanical, building, motor equipment and electrical trades. Duties include but are not limited to:u2022 Design and execute plans needed to accomplish projects, which includes all required maintenance work, such as building structures; repairs to roofs, windows, doors, and floor installation; and plumbing and electrical repairs. u2022 Prioritize repair projects to meet the immediate needs of the parks/facilities.u2022 Maintain adequate levels of supplies, tools, and equipment to accomplish tasks; make necessary purchases following all Agency purchasing guidelines.u2022 Operate and complete daily maintenance procedures for tractors, trucks, backhoe, skid steer and other equipment.u2022 Use and maintain small equipment, such as generators, power washer, miter saw, table saw, hand tools, etc.u2022 Repair and maintain all facilities and equipment, including buildings - both stone and concrete block and wooden, other structures, and mechanical installations.u2022 Install new piping, maintain, and repair the water and sewer systems.u2022 Use a chainsaw to fell and remove trees.u2022 Assist with maintenance of roads, paths, and trails.u2022 May be required to supervisor lower-level staff.u2022 May be assigned to deployment details to support storm clean-up or other emergency responses. Deployments may require overtime and/or travel.u2022 Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilledtradesperson 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 New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.If verifiable, we will accept and prorate 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 Generalist. Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:u2022 Must possess and maintain a valid driveru2019s license that allows the candidate to operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.u2022 Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Commercial Driveru2019s License (CDL) Class B or obtain one within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment. u2022 Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.u2022 Must complete Parks Sawyer Training (Level 1 and 2) by the end of the probationary period or at the next class offering as a term and condition of employment.u2022 Must possess or complete lift training and fall protection training within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment.u2022 Must be able to supervisor others and act independently with minimum supervision.u2022 Must be able to plan, layout, and diagnose maintenance problems and read plans and specifications.u2022 Must be able to operate heavy equipment, such as tractors, backhoes, and skid steers.u2022 Must have the ability to understand and carry out written and/or oral instructions.Benefits:The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:Paid Time Off:Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:Paid Time Offu2022 CSEA: 44 days u2013 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidaysHealth Care Benefits:u2022 Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.u2022 Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefits:u2022 New York State Employeesu2019 Retirement System (ERS) Membershipu2022 NYS Deferred Compensationu2022 Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bondsu2022 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)u2022 Paid Parental / Family LeaveTo learn more about our benefits, visit: Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Peyton Taylor Telephone Fax Email Address Address Street Keewaydin State Park PO Box 247 City Alexandria Bay State NY Zip Code 13607 Notes on Applying If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the Agencyu2019s operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your regionu2019s administrative headquarters, via the agencyu2019s internal intranet site, or by downloading an application on the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website:forward your application, resume, and 3 supervisory work-related references to with the Subject line u201cTrades Generalist u2013 Regional Maintenanceu201d or mail your application, resume, and references to:Peyton A. Taylor, Regional DirectorKeewaydin State Park, P.O. Box 247Alexandria Bay, NY 13607It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications.Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.