Trades Generalist

Permanent, full-time Trades Generalist position (SG-12) in the Carpentry Shop at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. CSEA-represented, non-competitive class.

About the role

As a Trades Generalist, you may perform journey-level work in carpentry and skilled or semi-skilled work in related trades to support the repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment for State Fair operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry work, including construction and repair of structures and other items.
• Roofing, millwork, furniture construction, furniture finishing and repair, and cabinet work.
• Use common construction tools and equipment.
• Install and adjust door and building hardware, including locks, door closures, doorknobs, hinges, door checks, sash fittings, and other lock work activities.

Requirements

• Four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled tradesperson, providing 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 New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

Benefits

• Inexpensive health insurance options, free dental and vision coverage.
• NYS Pension Plan membership.
• Generous paid time off: 5 days of personal time, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays within the first year.
• Eligibility to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) after 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.

Pay

Starting salary: $50,425 per year. Through the New York State Performance Evaluation Program, employees rated "Satisfactory" or equivalent may receive yearly performance advances, potentially reaching the SG-12 job rate salary of $61,548 per year.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
• No flextime, mandatory overtime, or compressed workweek.
• No telecommuting.

Location

New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13209. Free parking available.