Trades Generalist - Palisades Regional Maintenance

About the role

This position plays a critical role in ensuring park facilities, roads, utilities, and grounds are maintained safely and efficiently for the enjoyment of our visitors. Under the direction of the Regional Maintenance Supervisor 2, SG-17, the selected candidate’s duties will include, but not be limited to:

Responsibilities

• Operate cranes, excavators, backhoes, loaders, and other heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform excavation, grading, trenching, material handling, and site preparation work.
• Assist with construction, repair, and maintenance projects throughout park facilities and grounds.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and perform minor maintenance as needed.
• Follow all safety regulations, operating procedures, and agency policies.
• Work effectively with maintenance staff, contractors, and supervisors.
• Assist with emergency response operations, including storm damage cleanup and other park-related emergencies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Four years of full-time experience 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 pro-rate part-time and volunteer experience.

Reassignment Qualifications: Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Trades Generalist.

Operating Needs: Must possess or obtain a valid Class A** Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment. Failure to obtain and maintain a valid CDL** may result in removal from this position. 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. Failure to maintain a valid driver's license may result in removal from this position. Experience in construction, roadway maintenance, utility work, or related fields. Familiarity with OSHA and workplace safety standards. Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment and materials associated with park operations. Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991),