Trades Generalist (Lorenzo State Historic Site)

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Historic Site Manager A, SG-23, or designee, the Trades Generalist, SG-12, assigned to Lorenzo State Historic Site Maintenance, performs journey-level carpentry tasks with considerable independence.

• Perform routine, journey-level carpentry tasks including framing, finish work, drywall installation, roofing, masonry, window and door installation, and additional construction activities.
• Supervise, train, and monitor the daily carpentry activities of permanent and seasonal staff, ensuring tasks are completed according to safety policies, building codes, and procedures.
• Plan and lay out work, including preparing materials lists, placing orders, and ensuring compliance with New York State purchasing guidelines.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Measure and cut materials.
• Craft and assemble wooden structures, furniture, and fixtures.
• Utilize and perform routine preventative maintenance on hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
• Operate park machinery including planers, band saws, sanders, vertical routers, and moulders.
• Inspect, clean, prep, stain, stack, and transport new and old lumber.
• Build and install furniture, cabinets, signs, and frames.
• Lay out, assemble, and inspect scaffolding.
• Maintain material trackers, daily activity reports, facility and equipment inspection reports, and other required records.
• Assist in emergency response functions as assigned.

Requirements

• Four years of full-time experience in carpentry under a skilled tradesperson providing training equivalent to a formal apprenticeship or training program; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained through technical courses in skilled trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.
• Valid driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated (required when operating motor vehicles).
• Part-time and volunteer experience accepted and prorated if verifiable.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license allowing legal operation of a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be available to work a variable schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

Generous benefits package worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

• Paid Time Off: 44 days total — 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, 5 personal leave days, and 13 holidays.
• Health Care Benefits: Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs; family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
• Health Insurance Opt-Out: Available to eligible employees with other employer-sponsored health insurance coverage.
• New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Health insurance coverage in retirement
• Health Care Spending Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care Advantage Account
• Adoption Advantage Account
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Tuition assistance programs for CSEA/PEF and M/C employees
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental Leave