Trades Specialist Mason & Plasterer

NY HELP No Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for Title Trades Specialist Mason & Plasterer Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade 12 Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $50425 to $61548 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 50% 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 Monroe Street Address 620 Westfall Road City Rochester State NY Zip Code 14620 Duties Description Trades Specialists (Mason & Plasterer) perform journey-level masonry and plastering work and may supervise others in the construction and repair of buildings and structures involving the use of a variety of masonry materials including brick, stone, plaster, and concrete.u2022 Lays building materials such as stone, brick, and concrete cinder block to construct or repair walls, partitions, utility manholes, firebrick linings in furnaces, and chimneys. u2022 Lays out work following blueprints and specifications by measuring distance from reference points and marking guidelines on working surface. u2022 Mixes or directs the mixing of mortar. u2022 Spreads mortar on working surface and to block or stone and positions and aligns the block using a plumb bob, gauge line, and level. u2022 Removes excess mortar from face of block and finishes mortar between brick with pointing tool or trowel. u2022 Smooths and finishes surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, and sidewalks to specified texture. u2022 May mix or direct the mixing of concrete. u2022 Spreads concrete to specified depth and workable consistency. u2022 Levels and smooths surface of freshly poured concrete using straightedge and float. u2022 Removes rough or defective spots and patches holes with fresh concrete. u2022 Applies ceramic tiles to walls, floors, and ceilings. u2022 Prepares surface by removing damaged tiles or applies plaster or concrete base. u2022 Spreads adhesive base on surface. u2022 Cuts, shapes, and applies tiles to surface according to specifications. u2022 Applies coats of plaster to walls and ceilings. u2022 Mixes or directs the mixing of plaster and the erection of scaffolds if needed. u2022 Removes broken or loose plaster and otherwise prepares surface. u2022 Applies scratch coat of plaster. u2022 Applies finish coats of plaster to desired thickness and texture. u2022 May draw rough sketches or prepare plans to scale from oral or written instructions to accomplish the project. u2022 From blueprints, specifications, or oral or written instructions, may estimate labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary for the project. u2022 Assembles materials, tools, and equipment required to complete the project according to plans. u2022 May supervise and instruct others in performing masonry and plastering work. u2022 Assigns work to masonry crew. u2022 Gives verbal instructions, and/or demonstrates proper masonry or plaster techniques and the use of masonry and plastering tools and equipment. u2022 Observes and inspects the work while in progress and when completed to ensure that the job is done properly. u2022 Requires daily travel within the 10 county district.PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:u2022 Working knowledge of safety standards and procedures.u2022 Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. 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. Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive:Four years of full-time experience in masonry 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 masonry at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist Mason & Plasterer traineeship or a two-year masonry 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 Mason & Plasterer 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 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 Mason & Plasterer Trainee 2, NS (equivalent to SG-11):Successful completion of a 52-week probationary period as a Trades Specialist Mason and Plasterer 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 mason and plaster trade-specific instruction, and 2,000 hours of on-the-job training. Trainees must maintain a u201cCu201d or better average in their coursework. 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. Additional Comments Salary range listed below encompasses the hiring rate of a Trades Specialist Mason & Plasterer Trainee 1 through the job rate of a Trades Specialist Mason & Plasterer. Candidates hired at the trainee level will be advanced to the full performance Trades Specialist Mason & Plasterer, SG-12 following successful completion of the traineeship. u2022 Trades Specialist Mason & Plasterer Trainee 1: $42,641 u2022 Trades Specialist Mason & Plasterer Trainee 2: $47,695 u2022 Trades Specialist Mason & Plasterer: $50,425 - $61,548 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 Finger Lakes Human Resources Management Office - Posting Department Telephone 585-258-8918 Fax 585-461-8935 Email Address Address Street 620 Westfall Road City Rochester State NY Zip Code 14620 Notes on Applying Please email your resume to and reference EOA #25-319 in your email.

Created: 2026-02-09