Position Information

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleTrades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer) - Watkins Glen State Park (Finger Lakes Region)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $50425 to $61548 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Sunday – Wednesday, 7:00am – 5:30pm during summer; Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm during winter

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Schuyler

Street Address Watkins Glen State Park - Maintenance Shop

3531 Walnut Rd

City Watkins Glen

StateNY

Zip Code14891

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Park Supervisor 2, SG-12 or designee, the Trades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer) will be assigned to Watkins Glen State Park Maintenance Crew and will perform journey-level tasks and projects involving masonry, plaster work, and stonework. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Plan, lay out, and complete masonry and plastering work - including preparing job estimates and ordering supplies.
• Estimate labor, materials, and tools and equipment necessary to complete projects.
• Use working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the mason trade.
• Draw rough sketches or prepare plans to scale from instructions to accomplish projects.
• Lay out work and projects following design and specification blueprints, diagrams, or other documents.
• Read and interpret plans, codes, diagrams, architectural blueprints, and specifications.
• Perform restoration work on historic buildings and structures to maintain the original appearance of the building.
• Conduct repairs on stone walls, stairways, stone paths, and stone bridges.
• Lay building materials such as stone, brick, concrete, and cinder blocks to construct or repair walls, partitions, utility manholes, and firebrick linings in furnaces and chimneys.
• Lay out concrete flat work, including but not limited to sidewalks, patios, park structures, pillars, pavilion pads, and floors.
• Mix or direct the mixing of concrete, spreading concrete to specified depth and workable consistency.
• Properly mix and apply mortars.
• Apply coats of plaster to walls and ceilings, including the preparation of surface, mixing of plaster, application of plaster and erection of scaffolding if needed.
• Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, and sidewalks to specifications.
• Remove, apply, and repair ceramic tile and other similar solid materials to floors, walls, and ceilings. Including preparation of base, spreading adhesives, cutting and applying material, and final grouting and sealing.
• Operate vehicles and equipment such as Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs), mowers, snowmobiles, trucks, passenger vehicles, tractors, back-hoes and handheld power tools.
• Train, monitor, and supervise permanent and seasonal staff performing routine masonry activities, and ensure tasks are completed according to safety policies, building codes, and procedures.
• Assist with other projects at the facility when masonry work cannot be completed due to poor weather conditions or to support operational needs.

Although the work of the position is periodically inspected by the Park Manager, the incumbent is expected to work with considerable independence as is typical of a craftsperson.

Minimum Qualifications 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 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 “C” or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.

**If verifiable, we will accept and prorate part-time and volunteer experience.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be qualified and medically cleared to wear a respirator and adhere to safe working practices.

BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off:
• CSEA - 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 Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental Leave

Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Ronda Williamson

Telephone

Fax

Email Address FL.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 2221 Taughannock Park Road

City Trumansburg

State NY

Zip Code 14886

 

Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or “the cloud.”

Your application must be received by May 5, 2026 and submitted via email to FL.employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Trades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer) – Watkins Glen” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications, and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.