Trades Generalist

NY HELP No Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of Title Trades Generalist Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $24.13 to $24.13 Hourly Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 7 AM To 3:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Cattaraugus Street Address Allegany State Park - Regional Maintenance 2373 ASP Route 1 City Salamanca State NY Zip Code 14479 Duties Description Under the direction of the Regional Park Maintenance Supervisor, SG-16 or designee, the incumbent will be assigned to the Regional Maintenance Garage. The incumbent will be required to perform a wide range of vehicle and equipment repair and maintenance tasks. Duties include, but are not limited to: u2022 Performs tasks in the repair, maintenance, and servicing of automotive and mechanical equipment such as service and adjustment of brakes, replacement of wheel bearings, and the removal and replacement of such components as starters, fuel pumps, water pumps, gas tanks, exhaust system components, shock absorbers, springs, and radiators. u2022 Performs engine repairs as well as tune-ups according to manufactureru2019s specifications. u2022 Performs preventive maintenance inspections of vehicles and equipment following preventive maintenance schedules to insure safe and trouble-free performance. u2022 Executes minor and major mechanical repairs by performing such tasks as disassembling and assembling engine components or mechanical equipment, cleaning parts and inspecting them for wear, and performing activities such as grinding valves and valve seats according to specifications and specific instructions. u2022 Operates departmental equipment including light duty trucks, commercial vehicles, and heavy equipment. u2022 May perform welding using electric or oxy-acetylene welding equipment not requiring complex planning and layout or the use of special procedures. u2022 Performs heavy lifting and materials handling. u2022 Performs routine preventative maintenance on all assigned hand and power tools.u2022 Maintains daily activity reports, along with other required written records. u2022 Adheres to the agencyu2019s Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks. Minimum Qualifications Four years of full-time experience in motor equipment 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.When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience. Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:u2022 Must possess and maintain a valid driveru2019s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.u2022 Must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driveru2019s License with airbrake and tanker endorsements that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State or obtain one and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.u2022 Must obtain certification by the Department of Motor Vehicles to conduct NYS vehicle inspections on #1 Light u2022 vehicles and #2 Heavy Vehicles and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.u2022 Must have working knowledge of practices and techniques of making a variety of mechanical and electrical repairs on gas and diesel powered automotive and other motor-driven equipment.u2022 Must have working knowledge of the operation of automotive and other motor-driven equipment.u2022 Must have the ability to make accurate diagnoses of mechanical or electrical problems of gas and/or diesel powered self-propelled and non-propelled automotive equipment.u2022 Must have the ability to use tools, equipment, and materials of the mechanical trade.u2022 Must have the ability to read and interpret technical maintenance manuals, circuit diagrams and blueprints.u2022 Must be able to supervise others and to act independently with a minimum of supervision.u2022 Must have knowledge of standard safety practices.u2022 Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor. Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The candidate is required to participate in pre-employment, random and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.BENEFITS:Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:Paid Time Off: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 Employeesu2019 Retirement System (ERS) MembershipNYS Deferred CompensationAccess to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings BondsPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Paid Parental Leave Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Paula Barber Telephone Fax Email Address Address Street 2373 ASP Route 1, Suite 3 City Salamanca State NY Zip Code 14779 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 or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at submit your resume and Employment Application via email to: or mail to:Allegany State ParkAttn: Paula Barber 2373 ASP Rt, 1, Ste. 3Salamanca, NY 14779It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.

Created: 2025-11-05