What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trades Generalist (Motor Equipment) position at Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of?
Duties Description
Under the supervision of the Regional Park Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent will perform a variety of journey-level motor vehicle mechanic tasks for the Genesee Region. Duties will include:
- Repair and maintain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks, utility terrain vehicles, and heavy equipment including backhoes, tractors, skid steer loaders as well as auxiliary, electric, and hydraulic equipment attachments.
- Responsible for repairs and preventive maintenance of various grounds and small engine equipment including rotary and flail mowers and two cycle small equipment.
- Conduct thorough inspections meeting the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles certification standards, maintaining detailed records of all inspections and repairs.
- May also assist in skilled and semi-skilled tasks such as welding and fabricating.
- Assist with tree removal/pruning operations that require the operation of chippers, stump grinders, and lift equipment as needed.
- Operate equipment including snowplows and tractors.
- Assign, supervise, review, train, and evaluate assigned seasonal staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
Four years of full-time experience* in motor equipment 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 appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
Operational Needs:
- Must be able to work a variable schedule which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- 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 a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State or obtain one within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.***
- Must possess a certification by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles to conduct class 1 and class 2 NYS inspections or obtain one within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
- Must be proficient in the use of hand tools, portable power tools, and shop equipment.
- Must have the ability to measure and test instruments.
- Must have the physical ability to carry tools and materials considerable distances to work sites inaccessible by vehicle when needed and be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
- Must have the ability to operate a chainsaw and complete equivalent training to Game of Logging 1,2 and 3 during the next available training session.
***Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The candidate is required to participate in pre-employment, random and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
Benefits:
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
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
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,956.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evenings as needed
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- motor equipment: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $48,956
