Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 05/15/26
Applications Due: 05/30/26
Vacancy ID: 216216
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleTrades Generalist - Lake Welch, Harriman State Park
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade12
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $54425 to $65548 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
"Other" Explanation Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-3:30 PM; including occasional weekends, nights and<br />holidays. <br />
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 7:30 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Rockland
Street Address Lake Welch - Harriman State Park
800 Kanawauke Rd.
City Stony Point
StateNY
Zip Code10980
Job Specifics
Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Manager or designee, the Trades Generalist will perform journey-level work in plumbing and skilled and semi-skilled carpentry and electrical tasks. This position will aid in the rehabilitation, construction, and repair of state park buildings, structures, and infrastructure using the standard tools of the trade. The job duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
• Performs repairs or replacements on plumbing and septic infrastructure.
• Performs semi-skilled repairs and replacements requiring basic to moderate electrical skills.
• Performs repairs requiring basic to moderate carpentry and masonry skills.
• Operates machinery such as skid steers, excavators, backhoes, and loaders.
• Maintains adequate levels of supplies, tools, and equipment to accomplish tasks; makes necessary purchases following all Agency guidelines.
• Assists with maintenance of roads, paths, and trails.
• Completes daily maintenance procedures for equipment, as well as basic servicing of motor equipment including troubleshooting, checking fluids, changing fluids, parts, etc.
• Requires use of hand tools, portable power tools, shop equipment, and measuring and testing instruments appropriate to the assigned trade.
• Drains, winterizes, and recharges the park water system seasonally.
• Will be responsible for overall coordination and execution of projects, working independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Assigns, supervises, reviews, trains, and evaluates work of lower-level employees.
• This position involves medium to heavy physical labor and working outside in all weather conditions.
• Assists in snow and ice control and operates snow removal equipment.
• Assists with tree removal/pruning operations that require the operation of chippers, stump grinders, and lift equipment as needed.
• Assists in other areas of park operations as directed.
• Communicates effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.
• Adheres to the agency’s 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 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 pro-rate part-time and volunteer experience.
Reassignment Qualifications:
Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Trades Generalist.
Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
• Must have the ability to operate a chainsaw and must complete OPRHP sawyer training or equivalent within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment. This training will be provided by OPRHP.
• 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.
Location Pay:
The hiring rate will be the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 12 ($50,425) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). The job rate will be the sum of the statutory job rate ($61,548) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000).
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
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Sheila McCaffrey
Telephone
Fax
Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street 625 Broadway
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12238
Notes on ApplyingPlease be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEP OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.
If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website at https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Palisades.pdf
Please forward your application and resume to Sheila McCaffrey at employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Trades Generalist – Harriman Lake Welch – Item #6470”.
All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.
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