Trades Generalist

The Trades Generalist at Roberto Clemente State Park will be responsible for a trade in one of the following areas: carpentry, plumbing, electric, motor equipment, small engine repair, or masonry. The Trades Generalist will perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, installation, and construction tasks in the mechanical, building, motor equipment, and electrical trades. Incumbents must have a working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in their respective trade(s).

• Plan and lay out projects, supervise and train others, and read and interpret plans.
• Direct facility maintenance, supervise lower-level staff, and oversee operations of aquatics area filter rooms, chemicals, and pumps.
• May be responsible for directing park operations in the absence of park management.

• Four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled tradesperson or equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that allows operation of a motor vehicle in New York State.
• Schedule of 40 hours per week with potential weekend, evening, and holiday shifts.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience supervising others and acting independently with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of standard safety practices.
• Support for the New York City Region’s park and operational needs, including special assignments and emergency management tasks.

• Paid Time Off: 44 days (13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays).
• Health Care Benefits: Variety of affordable health insurance programs, family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
• Additional Benefits: Membership in New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), NYS Deferred Compensation, access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and Paid Parental / Family Leave.

For more details on benefits, visit: Benefits Overview