Trades Generalist (2 Positions)

State of New York•Savannah, NY

39d•$50,425 - $61,548•Onsite

About The Position

Assist with the operation and maintenance of DEC facilities, including buildings, flood control projects, wildlife management areas, fishing access sites, and state forests. Will be required to operate equipment and power tools safely and efficiently. Required to operate highway vehicles including but not limited to medium and heavy-duty dump trucks or stake body trucks. A CDL A license will be required within 12 months of appointment to move materials and equipment to and from jobsites also to transport trucks and equipment to maintenance facilities and assist with diagnosing mechanical issues. Candidate may be required to perform a variety of tasks within the buildings and grounds maintenance trades including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting, sawyer, mowing, landscaping, equipment operation, and snow removal. May be required to operate and assist with maintenance on diverse types of motor equipment to include but not limited to dump trucks, bulldozers, excavators, loaders, mowers, tractors, roller/compactors, skid steers, chain saws, road graders, snowplows, and motorboats. Will be required to assist with office tasks such as work orders, vehicle reports, invoicing, etc. Provide written documentation of work performed, as well as purchasing, fuel usage, mileage reporting, etc. Supervise and train other Operations and Green Thumb staff as needed.

Requirements

Four years of full-time experience in a trade 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.
Must obtain a Class A CDL within 12 months of appointment with appropriate endorsements and no air brake restriction.
Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain.
Must be able to work in remote areas.
Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Must be available for emergency response.
Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies.
Will be subject to the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (OTETA) of 1991, which requires employee testing for drug and alcohol abuse.
Must be able to lift and move objects up to 80 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist with the operation and maintenance of DEC facilities
Operate equipment and power tools safely and efficiently
Operate highway vehicles including but not limited to medium and heavy-duty dump trucks or stake body trucks
Perform a variety of tasks within the buildings and grounds maintenance trades including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, painting, sawyer, mowing, landscaping, equipment operation, and snow removal
Operate and assist with maintenance on diverse types of motor equipment to include but not limited to dump trucks, bulldozers, excavators, loaders, mowers, tractors, roller/compactors, skid steers, chain saws, road graders, snowplows, and motorboats
Assist with office tasks such as work orders, vehicle reports, invoicing, etc.
Provide written documentation of work performed, as well as purchasing, fuel usage, mileage reporting, etc.
Supervise and train other Operations and Green Thumb staff as needed