Trades Specialist (Electrician) - #03827

NY HELP No Agency Canal Corporation Title Trades Specialist (Electrician) - #03827 Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade 12 Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $23.66 to $32.98 Hourly Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 10% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 7:30 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Wayne Street Address 7665 Dry Dock Road City Lyons State NY Zip Code 14489 Duties Description Reporting to the Canal Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Operations), Canal Section Superintendent, and/or the Transportation Maintenance Engineer (Waterways), the duties of the requested position include, but are not limited to, the following:u2022 Performs skilled work at the journey-level in the maintenance, repair and installation of canal floating plant and building electrical systems and equipment.u2022 Plans layout and installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment.u2022 Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels.u2022 Installs, maintains, and repairs generators, motors, lighting, signal systems, and electrical equipment.u2022 Repairs and tests electrical work and devices.u2022 Repairs and maintains signal controls, lights, pumping equipment, signs, oil burners and other mechanisms.u2022 Acts as a trouble shooter on electrical repairs.u2022 Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of all components using standard instruments.u2022 Conducts a program of preventative maintenance.u2022 Maintains navigation lighting systems.Preferred Qualifications: u2022Working knowledge and understanding of AC/DC power. u2022 A valid Commercial Driveru2019s License appropriate to the type of vehicles and equipment operated may be required. Minimum Qualifications Trades Specialist (Electrician): Candidates must have 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 Please note that this position may offer salary flexibility based on experience.The New York State Canal Corporation offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits plan, which includes:Holiday & Paid Time Offu2022 Nine (9) paid holidays annuallyu2022 Four (4) paid floating holidays annuallyu2022 Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annuallyu2022 Earn five (5) days of paid personal leave annuallyu2022 Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annuallyHealth Benefitsu2022 Participation in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) and access to their variety of affordable health insurance optionsu2022 Pre-Tax contribution programu2022 Dental and Vision benefits at no additional costu2022 Opt-Out incentive programu2022 Flex Spending Account (FSA)Additional Benefitsu2022 CSEA representation and access to their benefitsu2022 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)u2022 Professional development and promotional opportunitiesu2022 Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)u2022 New York State Employeesu2019 Retirement System (ERS) Membershipu2022 NYS Deferred Compensationu2022 And many moreu2026The New York State Canal Corporation (Canals), a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority, is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the 524-mile waterway for boating, recreation, tourism and agriculture. The New York State Canal System includes the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca canals, linking the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes and Lake Champlain. The 200-year-old NYS Canal System extends over 524 miles and plays important roles in New Yorku2019s economic development, tourism industry and environmental stewardship.For more information on The New York State Canal Corporationu2019s mission, values and opportunities, please visit is provided. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Telephone (518) 449-6003 Fax Email Address Address Street 30 South Pearl Street City Albany State NY Zip Code 12207 Notes on Applying E-MAIL SUBMISSION PREFERREDInterested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications should send a cover letter and resume by the application deadline to . Please include the position title and location,

Created: 2025-10-03