Trades Generalist - Bear Mountain Garage

Date Posted:

07/02/26

Applications Due:

07/16/26

Vacancy ID:

219086 Position Information NY HELPNo AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of TitleTrades Generalist

• Bear Mountain Garage Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade12 Bargaining UnitOSU
• Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary RangeFrom $54425 to $65548 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypeContingent Permanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekOther (see below) "Other" ExplanationMonday
• Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; including occasional weekends, nights and holidays.

Hours Per Week40 Workday From8 AM To4:30 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

No Location CountyRockland Street AddressBear Mountain Garage 14 WPA Way CityTomkins Cove StateNY Zip Code10986 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionAs a Trades Generalist, duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform journey-level motor and heavy equipment repair with a secondary skill of welding.
• Replacement of rusted or damaged body parts.
• Perform metal fabrication, plasma cutting, and mechanical repairs, including engine and drive line repairs, brake and front-end work, electronic diagnosis, and emission repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment as well as engine and component repair of construction equipment.
• Must have a working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the craft to which assigned and have the ability to train others.
• Lay out work and diagnose problems; read and interpret plans, diagrams, and specifications.
• Must be able to work independently and understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• May perform supervisory duties, ensuring that instructions have been followed and the quality of work is satisfactory.
• Troubleshoot problems and make necessary repairs to complete assigned tasks.
• Perform manual labor, including lifting, bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods. Minimum QualificationsFour 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 prorate part-time and volunteer experience.

Additional Comments

OPERATING 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 possess or obtain a New York State vehicle inspector's license during the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
• May be required to work weekends, holidays and/or evening shifts.
• Experience operating heavy equipment

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: ://parks.

ny/employment/benefits.aspx Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. How to Apply NameSheila McCaffrey Telephone Fax Email Addressemployment@parks.ny Address Street625 Broadway CityAlbany StateNY Zip Code12238 Notes on ApplyingIf 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 ://parks.ny/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Palisades.pdf Please forward your application and resume to Sheila McCaffrey at employment@parks.ny with the subject line "Trades Generalist

• Bear Mountain Garage
• Item #6466".

If you have any questions concerning the position, please email Leroy. Please 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. 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. Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service, and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. We provide reasonable and religious accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please send a request to the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny or (518) 486-7754.