Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleTrades Specialist (Carpenter) - Cayuga Lake State Park (Finger Lakes Region)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $50425 to $61548 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Duties Description Under the supervision of the Park Supervisor 2 G-14, or designee, the incumbent will be assigned to Cayuga Lake State Park and will perform journey-level work in carpentry.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Perform routine, journey-level carpentry tasks, including framing, finish work, drywall installation, roofing, masonry, window and door installation, and additional construction activities.
• Supervise, train, and monitor the daily carpentry activities of permanent and seasonal staff, ensuring tasks are completed according to safety policies, building codes, and procedures.
• Plan and lay out work, including preparing materials lists, placing orders, and ensuring compliance with New York State purchasing guidelines.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Measure and cut materials.
• Utilize and perform routine preventative maintenance on hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
• Operate park machinery, including tractors and various attachments, backhoes, skid steers, plow trucks, trenchers, and excavators.
• Inspect, clean, prep, stain, stack, and transport new and old lumber.
• Build and install furniture, cabinets, signs, and frames.
• Mass produce items such as tables, benches, bench slats, etc.
• Lay out, assemble, and inspect scaffolding.
• Maintain material trackers, daily activity reports, facility and equipment inspection reports, and other required records.
• Provide excellent customer service and answer questions from park patrons.
• Assist in emergency response functions as assigned.
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 carpentry work 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 carpentry at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services;
OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Carpenter) traineeship or a two-year carpenter 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 operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor up to 40 lbs.
• Must have working knowledge of the safety procedures, code compliance, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the carpentry trade.
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.
Email Address FL.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street 2221 Taughannock Park Road
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 April 25, 2026 and submitted via email to FL.employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Trades Specialist (Carpenter) – Cayuga Lake” 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.