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Date Posted 07/27/26

Applications Due08/10/26

Vacancy ID220708

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleTrades Generalist

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $50425 to $61548 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Bronx

Street Address Roberto Clemente State Park

301 West Tremont Avenue

City Bronx

StateNY

Zip Code10453

Duties Description The Trades Generalist at Roberto Clemente State Park works as a part of the operations and maintenance staff. Trades Generalists across the various trades have one responsibility in common and that is to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, installation and construction tasks in the mechanical, building, motor equipment and electrical trades. Incumbents must have a working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in their respective trades and be willing to learn new skills. Duties include:

• Lead a team of skilled trade generalists or unskilled staff in preventative and corrective maintenance of the park's fleet of equipment including gators, push mowers, tractors, trucks, passenger vehicles and trail repair.
• Complete repairs on various pieces of heavy equipment or small-engine devices.
• Plan and lay out projects, supervise and train others as well as read and interpret plans.
• May be assigned to other duties including but not limited to direct facility maintenance, leading operations as needed, which may include supervising lower-level staff, and operating various equipment for grounds care & maintenance.
• May be responsible for directing park operations in the absence of Park management.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have four years of full-time experience in a 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 skilled trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:

• 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. If not licensed at the time of appointment, the appointee must obtain a driver's license without restrictions or conditions within the term of probation
• The schedule is 40 hours per week, with pass days to be determined. Weekend, evening, and holiday shifts may also be required.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints
• Must be able to supervise others and to act independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Must have ability to understand and carry out written and/or verbal instructions.
• Must have knowledge of standard safety practices.
• Candidate is expected to periodically support the New York City Region's park and operational needs, including special assignments at other parks and emergency management tasks as needed.

DOWNSTATE ADJUSTMENT: $4,000

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 / Family Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name NYS State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 163 West 125th Street

17th Floor

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10027

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:

If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications. The employment application (Part 1 - Pre-Interview Form S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at www.parks.ny.gov/employment.

Please send your resume, employment application, and cover letter by email to nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov. You must include "TRADES GENERALIST - ROBERTO CLEMENTE SP" in the title of your e-mail for consideration.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.

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