Trades Generalist

About the role

The State University of New York (SUNY) System Administration is seeking a Trades Generalist to support facilities operations in Albany, New York. This position reports to the SUNY Plaza Director of Facilities.

Responsibilities

• Operates machine tools, including lathes, shapers, milling machines, metal cutting saws, planers, and radial drill presses to manufacture metal items such as large bushings, special bolts, and cutting keyways.
• Cuts, welds, and brazes a variety of metal materials and equipment.
• Manufactures standard items of sheet metalware such as pails, dippers, and garbage cans.
• Assists in maintaining and erecting signs.
• Performs skilled carpentry activities including repairing doors, windows, window sashes, storm windows, stairs, railings, furniture, locks, and door hardware.
• Operates shop machinery to make and assemble bookcases, shelves, tables, trenches, signs, and modular furniture.
• Loads, unloads, sets up, and removes various types of furniture and office equipment by physically lifting items.
• Assists in erecting and renovating buildings and structures.
• Repairs and maintains locks by making keys, changing lock combinations, opening locks when keys are not available, installing locks, and cleaning and repairing locks.
• Assists in painting and decorating by performing interior and exterior painting, staining and finishing wood and furniture, painting equipment, installing wallpaper, and spray-painting surfaces and equipment.
• Performs semiskilled masonry repairs and installation activities such as pointing up brick and stonework, patching plaster walls, setting tiles, laying brick and stone, finishing concrete work, replacing fire brick in boilers, and operating equipment including mixers and concrete block machines.
• Removes snow and ice via various means including shoveling and snowplowing.
• Transports furniture, materials, and supplies using the box truck to and from the warehouse and vendor locations.

Requirements

• Four years in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled trades worker or completion of a two-year technical school course.
• CDL License.
• Ability to climb, stoop, and complete moderately heavy lifting.
• Working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the trade or trades work assigned.
• Working knowledge of safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, manuals, and blueprints.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

Pay

Starting salary: $50,425.

Schedule

Hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Benefits

• Retirement: Choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase retirement savings.
• Health Insurance: Several affordable health insurance options providing full coverage without mandatory deductibles.
• Time Off: Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category. Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position.

Explore the full benefits offerings at www.suny.edu/benefits.