Trades Specialist (Carpenter) - Waterford #03550

NY HELP No Agency Canal Corporation Title Trades Specialist (Carpenter) - Waterford #03550 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 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Saratoga Street Address 200 Davis Ave City Waterford State NY Zip Code 12828 Duties Description Specific duties and job requirements will include, but not be limited to, the following:u2022 Performs the tasks of a journey-level carpenter and frequently supervises others in the construction and repair of structures and other wood items u2022 As directed, builds, repairs, and installs items such as counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, windows, building framework, roofs, and trimu2022 Performs general millwork and maintains shop machineryu2022 As assigned, supervise and instruct others in the construction and repair of structures and other wooden itemsu2022 As required, may draw rough sketches or prepare plans to scale from verbal or written instructions to accomplish a projectu2022 May keep inventory and control of the distribution of carpentry tools and equipment, and maintain such equipmentu2022 May conduct inspections of the facility to determine maintenance needs and recommend priorities for repair based on the nature of the maintenance problemu2022 May be required to work with a variety of materials in addition to wood, including but not limited to: sheet metal, plastics, or aluminum 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 ProgramSuccessful 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 u201cCu201d or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training. Employees must possess a valid Class D driveru2019s license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS at the time of appointment & continuously maintain it thereafter or face possible disciplinary action up to & including termination 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 518-449-6111 Email Address Address Street 30 South Pearl St. Fl. 5 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, November 4, 2025, to . Please include the position title and location,

Created: 2025-10-23