Trades Specialist Electrician

NY HELP No Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for Title Trades Specialist Electrician Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade 12 Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $54425 to $65548 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 Nassau Street Address 170 Dupont Street City Plainview State NY Zip Code 11803 Duties Description Electrician is responsible for all electrical work including the planning and laying out of work and the diagnosis of trouble in electrical systems or equipment in an assigned area, on an assigned project or for an entire district.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:u2022 Performs journeyman level electrical duties.u2022 Working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in electrical trade.u2022 Repairs, maintains, and installs electrical systems and equipment including but not limited to fixtures, motors, load centers, relays, controls, circuitry, and related equipment in accordance with the National Electrical Code.u2022 Locates and determines electrical malfunctions using test instruments such as ammeter, volt meter and ohmmeter.u2022 Plans new or modifies installations consistent with specifications and national electrical code.u2022 Will be required to plan and lay out work, develop time and material lists for projects assigned.u2022 Will be required to read and interpret plans, codes, diagrams, architectural blueprints and specifications.u2022 Tests, adjusts, calibrates and maintains a wide variety of control equipment, including but not limited to building heating, air conditioning, and ventilating equipment controls for refrigeration; and for a wide variety of other equipment and systems.u2022 Performs maintenance, and preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment including but not limited to bathroom exhaust fans, clothes dryers, sump pumps and generators.u2022 Will be required to train and supervise others.u2022 Requires daily travel within the district.u2022 May require some travel within NY State to assist other districts with special projects.PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:u2022 Working knowledge of safety standards and procedures.u2022 Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.u2022 Candidate will be trained in the operations and maintenance procedures as related to Asbestos Containing Materials.u2022 Basic computer skills preferred.u2022 Valid NYS Driveru2019s License.LinkedIn: #LI-MF1 Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: 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. Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific class room 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. 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.Trades Specialist Electrician Trainee 1, NS (equivalent to SG-9):Full-time permanent service in a position allocated at Grade 12 or below which is primarily engaged in the performance of unskilled and/or semiskilled labor and trades - 6 - tasks; must be 18 years of age or older; possess a High School diploma or general equivalency diploma recognized by the New York State Education Department; and be proficient in English and math.Trades Specialist Electrician Trainee 2, NS (equivalent to SG-11):Successful completion of a 52-week probationary period as a Trades Specialist Electrician Trainee 1; OR completion of 45 hours of technical math coursework and 15 hours of blueprint reading/schematics coursework or passage of an equivalency exam or proof of successful completion of equivalent training, 144 hours of electrician trade specific instruction, and 2,000 hours of on-the-job training. Trainees must maintain a u201cCu201d or better average in their coursework. Additional Comments Salary range listed below encompasses the hiring rate of a Trades Specialist Electrician Trainee 1 through the job rate of a Trades Specialist Electrician. Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Trades Specialist Electrician, SG-12 following successful completion of the traineeship. u2022 Trades Specialist Electrician Trainee 1: $46,641 u2022 Trades Specialist Electrician Trainee 2: $51,695 u2022 Trades Specialist Electrician: $54,425 - $65,548 Amounts include Downstate adjustment ($4,000). u2022 For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored. u2022 Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume. u2022 All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility. u2022 If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit u2022 Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). u2022 If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email to obtain information and RA forms. u2022 Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan. u2022 Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses. u2022 Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.u2022 Life insurance and Disability insurance. u2022 The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. u2022 Paid Holidays and Leave:u00b0 Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.u00b0 Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.u00b0 Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.u00b0 Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.u00b0 Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events. u2022 Health Care Coverage:Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost. u2022 Paid Parental Leave:Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care. u2022 Retirement Program:Participate in The NYS Employeesu2019 Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation. u2022 Professional Development and Education and Training:NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit u2022 Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit u2022 OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteranu2019s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Long Island Human Resources Telephone 631-326-4413 Fax 631-493-1784 Email Address Address Street 45 Mall Drive Suite 1 City Commack State NY Zip Code 11725 Notes on Applying Please email your resume and reference vacancy ID EOA#: 2025-462 in your email.

Created: 2025-12-22