Trades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer)
for each heading. Use - for lists. Use
for prose.
We need to preserve all substantive information: ensure we include details like ability to stand, stoop, etc; CDL requirement; drug testing; motor vehicle record; out-of-state note; etc. Also preferred qualifications: Experience with CDL and heavy equipment.
Duties list: many items; we should put each as
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Pay: include hiring rate $52,694 per year, location pay $4,150 per year. Also mention FLSA Nonexempt, eligible for overtime? That's more about schedule/pay but could be in Pay or Schedule. Probably Pay includes that.
Schedule: full-time 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Also mention essential position? Could be in Schedule or maybe a note. But essential position is about reporting during emergencies; could be included in Schedule as note. We'll include as a sentence in Schedule
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We must not include boilerplate like EEO, disability accommodation, crime stats, why work here, etc. Also remove "Out-of-State Applicants, see Special Notes" but we have out-of-state note in Required Qualifications? Actually it's in Required Qualifications: (***Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes”). We need to preserve that note but we moved special notes content to Schedule? Actually out-of-state note is about providing evidence of license etc. That's not schedule; it's a requirement for out-of-state applicants. Could be part of Requirements (maybe a note). We'll include as a
under Requirements.
Also note about obtaining CDL within 6 months if not possessed. Keep.
Also note about mandatory rehire roster etc. That's not required qualifications but maybe part of Requirements? It's about hiring preference. Could be included as a note under Requirements.
We need to preserve all substantive information; we must not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all those details.
Let's extract sections:
Required Qualifications (as paragraph with list? It's a mix of sentences). We'll convert to
- for each distinct requirement.
List items:
- Per Civil Service Standards and Specifications.
- Successful completion of a NYS two-year Mason and Plasterer Traineeship or NYS two-year masonry training program; OR successful completion of any equivalent masonry two-year training or apprenticeship program; OR four years of full time experience in masonry under a skilled journey-level mason / Plasterer which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program.
- Apprenticeship training in masonry or training gained by completion of technical courses in masonry at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
- Must have the ability to stand, stoop, bend and stretch for long periods of time.
- Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid Class B NYS Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- In addition, must participate in the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (drug and alcohol testing) as required; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.
- (***Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes”).
- If you do not possess the necessary CDL license, you Must obtain a Class B NYS Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months of appointment to retain employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with CDL and heavy equipment.
Brief Descriptions of Duties (list many). We'll create
- for each duty sentence.
Let's list duties:
- The Mason and Plasterer will perform masonry and plastering work within the campus community.
- Remove rough or defective areas and repair with fresh concrete.
- Apply ceramic tiles to walls, floors and ceilings.
- Prepare surfaces by removing damaged tiles or apply plaster or concrete base, spread adhesive base on surfaces.
- Cut, shape and apply tiles to surfaces according to specifications.
- Lay building materials such as stone, brick, concrete cinder block and the like to construct or repair walls, marking guidelines.
- Dig out, form and pour and finish concrete slabs, steps and sidewalks using proper masonry tools
- Plan, layout and complete mason and plaster work.
- Ability to read, interpret and work from plans, drawings and specifications.
- Ability to draw rough sketches or prepare plans from oral or written instructions.
- Estimates of labor and materials.
- Emergencies – Remove snow and debris from campus roadways, parking lots and walkways to ensure they are passable at all-time including during and after snow and/or icing conditions and events or emergency situations such as floods, hurricanes, etc.
- Mix or direct the mixing of mortar.
- Spread mortar on working surface and to block or stone and position and align the blocks.
- Assemble materials, tools and equipment required to complete the project according to plans.
- Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
Pay:
- SG 12 Hiring Rate $52,694 per year.
- This position includes location pay of $4,150 per year.
- FLSA Nonexempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.
Schedule:
- This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such are required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.
We might also include note about out-of-state applicants: Provide evidence of valid license and driving abstract within five business days of conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of official start date. That's from Special Notes. We'll include that under Requirements as a note.
Also note about mandatory rehire roster candidates have preference, SG 12 Hiring Rate etc already captured. Also internal/external search etc. Not needed? Might be considered substantive but not under headings; maybe we could include under Requirements as a note. But instruction: preserve ALL substantive information. So we need to include those details somewhere. Could add a
under Requirements for "Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Mandatory rehire roster candidates have preference." Also "SG 12 Hiring Rate $52,694." Already in Pay but also appears there; we can keep in Pay only; but it's also in Required Qualifications? Actually it's in Special Notes. We'll keep in Pay.
Also "Seniority for promotion is the length of service in the Operational Services Bargaining Unit. Seniority applies to vacant non-competitive class positions in salary grades higher than the applicants grade." That's substantive; we could put under Requirements or maybe a separate section but not in headings list. Could add under Requirements as a note.
Also "Applicants must meet the posted qualifications/job requirements, legitimate operating needs of the department and have the ability to perform duties and responsibilities satisfactorily." That's generic; we could include under Requirements.
Also "At time of submission, candidates must include all relevant work experience and training/education information. Submissions failing to do so, will not be considered." That's application instruction; we should remove per instruction: remove application instructions. So we omit that.
Also "Upon conditional offer, the State Classified Appointments Unit will ask for proof of relevant experience or training/education." That's also application instruction; remove.
Also "Time and attendance, past evaluations, disciplinary history and the ability to perform the physical and supervisory aspects of this position will be considered as part of the selection process." That's substantive; could be under Requirements as note.
Also "Verifiable proof of credentials as stated above are the responsibility of the applicant. Please be prepared to document proof of qualifications with application." That's application instruction; remove.
Also "Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position..." we already included in Schedule.
Also "Out-of-State Applicants: Please note as a condition of employment and in order for this position to be tendered, the successful incumbent will be required to provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of official start date." We'll include under Requirements.
Also "Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity..." that's EEO boilerplate; remove.
Also "If you need a disability-related accommodation..." remove.
Also "In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here ." remove.
Also "Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer." remove.
Also "Official Job Title Trades Specialist (Mason Plasterer) Job Field Skilled Trades Primary Location US-NY-Stony Brook Department/Hiring Area Campus Operations & Maintenance - Grounds Schedule Full-time Posting Start Date Sep 22, 2026 Posting End Date Oct 6, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Salary SG 12 Hiring Rate $52,694 per year Appointment Type Permanent Salary Grade SG12" This is metadata; we should not repeat job title; we can drop.
We need to ensure we don't include any boilerplate.
Now craft HTML.
We'll have:
Responsibilities
for prose. We need to preserve all substantive information: ensure we include details like ability to stand, stoop, etc; CDL requirement; drug testing; motor vehicle record; out-of-state note; etc. Also preferred qualifications: Experience with CDL and heavy equipment. Duties list: many items; we should put each as
. We must not include boilerplate like EEO, disability accommodation, crime stats, why work here, etc. Also remove "Out-of-State Applicants, see Special Notes" but we have out-of-state note in Required Qualifications? Actually it's in Required Qualifications: (***Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes”). We need to preserve that note but we moved special notes content to Schedule? Actually out-of-state note is about providing evidence of license etc. That's not schedule; it's a requirement for out-of-state applicants. Could be part of Requirements (maybe a note). We'll include as a
under Requirements. Also note about obtaining CDL within 6 months if not possessed. Keep. Also note about mandatory rehire roster etc. That's not required qualifications but maybe part of Requirements? It's about hiring preference. Could be included as a note under Requirements. We need to preserve all substantive information; we must not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all those details. Let's extract sections: Required Qualifications (as paragraph with list? It's a mix of sentences). We'll convert to
- for each distinct requirement.
List items:
- Per Civil Service Standards and Specifications.
- Successful completion of a NYS two-year Mason and Plasterer Traineeship or NYS two-year masonry training program; OR successful completion of any equivalent masonry two-year training or apprenticeship program; OR four years of full time experience in masonry under a skilled journey-level mason / Plasterer which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program.
- Apprenticeship training in masonry or training gained by completion of technical courses in masonry at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
- Must have the ability to stand, stoop, bend and stretch for long periods of time.
- Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid Class B NYS Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
- In addition, must participate in the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (drug and alcohol testing) as required; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.
- (***Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes”).
- If you do not possess the necessary CDL license, you Must obtain a Class B NYS Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months of appointment to retain employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with CDL and heavy equipment.
Brief Descriptions of Duties (list many). We'll create
- for each duty sentence.
Let's list duties:
- The Mason and Plasterer will perform masonry and plastering work within the campus community.
- Remove rough or defective areas and repair with fresh concrete.
- Apply ceramic tiles to walls, floors and ceilings.
- Prepare surfaces by removing damaged tiles or apply plaster or concrete base, spread adhesive base on surfaces.
- Cut, shape and apply tiles to surfaces according to specifications.
- Lay building materials such as stone, brick, concrete cinder block and the like to construct or repair walls, marking guidelines.
- Dig out, form and pour and finish concrete slabs, steps and sidewalks using proper masonry tools
- Plan, layout and complete mason and plaster work.
- Ability to read, interpret and work from plans, drawings and specifications.
- Ability to draw rough sketches or prepare plans from oral or written instructions.
- Estimates of labor and materials.
- Emergencies – Remove snow and debris from campus roadways, parking lots and walkways to ensure they are passable at all-time including during and after snow and/or icing conditions and events or emergency situations such as floods, hurricanes, etc.
- Mix or direct the mixing of mortar.
- Spread mortar on working surface and to block or stone and position and align the blocks.
- Assemble materials, tools and equipment required to complete the project according to plans.
- Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
Pay:
- SG 12 Hiring Rate $52,694 per year.
- This position includes location pay of $4,150 per year.
- FLSA Nonexempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.
Schedule:
- This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such are required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.
We might also include note about out-of-state applicants: Provide evidence of valid license and driving abstract within five business days of conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of official start date. That's from Special Notes. We'll include that under Requirements as a note.
Also note about mandatory rehire roster candidates have preference, SG 12 Hiring Rate etc already captured. Also internal/external search etc. Not needed? Might be considered substantive but not under headings; maybe we could include under Requirements as a note. But instruction: preserve ALL substantive information. So we need to include those details somewhere. Could add a
under Requirements for "Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Mandatory rehire roster candidates have preference." Also "SG 12 Hiring Rate $52,694." Already in Pay but also appears there; we can keep in Pay only; but it's also in Required Qualifications? Actually it's in Special Notes. We'll keep in Pay. Also "Seniority for promotion is the length of service in the Operational Services Bargaining Unit. Seniority applies to vacant non-competitive class positions in salary grades higher than the applicants grade." That's substantive; we could put under Requirements or maybe a separate section but not in headings list. Could add under Requirements as a note. Also "Applicants must meet the posted qualifications/job requirements, legitimate operating needs of the department and have the ability to perform duties and responsibilities satisfactorily." That's generic; we could include under Requirements. Also "At time of submission, candidates must include all relevant work experience and training/education information. Submissions failing to do so, will not be considered." That's application instruction; we should remove per instruction: remove application instructions. So we omit that. Also "Upon conditional offer, the State Classified Appointments Unit will ask for proof of relevant experience or training/education." That's also application instruction; remove. Also "Time and attendance, past evaluations, disciplinary history and the ability to perform the physical and supervisory aspects of this position will be considered as part of the selection process." That's substantive; could be under Requirements as note. Also "Verifiable proof of credentials as stated above are the responsibility of the applicant. Please be prepared to document proof of qualifications with application." That's application instruction; remove. Also "Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position..." we already included in Schedule. Also "Out-of-State Applicants: Please note as a condition of employment and in order for this position to be tendered, the successful incumbent will be required to provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of official start date." We'll include under Requirements. Also "Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity..." that's EEO boilerplate; remove. Also "If you need a disability-related accommodation..." remove. Also "In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here ." remove. Also "Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer." remove. Also "Official Job Title Trades Specialist (Mason Plasterer) Job Field Skilled Trades Primary Location US-NY-Stony Brook Department/Hiring Area Campus Operations & Maintenance - Grounds Schedule Full-time Posting Start Date Sep 22, 2026 Posting End Date Oct 6, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Salary SG 12 Hiring Rate $52,694 per year Appointment Type Permanent Salary Grade SG12" This is metadata; we should not repeat job title; we can drop. We need to ensure we don't include any boilerplate. Now craft HTML. We'll have:
Responsibilities
- for each duty sentence.
Let's list duties:
- The Mason and Plasterer will perform masonry and plastering work within the campus community.
- Remove rough or defective areas and repair with fresh concrete.
- Apply ceramic tiles to walls, floors and ceilings.
- Prepare surfaces by removing damaged tiles or apply plaster or concrete base, spread adhesive base on surfaces.
- Cut, shape and apply tiles to surfaces according to specifications.
- Lay building materials such as stone, brick, concrete cinder block and the like to construct or repair walls, marking guidelines.
- Dig out, form and pour and finish concrete slabs, steps and sidewalks using proper masonry tools
- Plan, layout and complete mason and plaster work.
- Ability to read, interpret and work from plans, drawings and specifications.
- Ability to draw rough sketches or prepare plans from oral or written instructions.
- Estimates of labor and materials.
- Emergencies – Remove snow and debris from campus roadways, parking lots and walkways to ensure they are passable at all-time including during and after snow and/or icing conditions and events or emergency situations such as floods, hurricanes, etc.
- Mix or direct the mixing of mortar.
- Spread mortar on working surface and to block or stone and position and align the blocks.
- Assemble materials, tools and equipment required to complete the project according to plans.
- Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
Pay:
- SG 12 Hiring Rate $52,694 per year.
- This position includes location pay of $4,150 per year.
- FLSA Nonexempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.
Schedule:
- This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such are required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.
We might also include note about out-of-state applicants: Provide evidence of valid license and driving abstract within five business days of conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of official start date. That's from Special Notes. We'll include that under Requirements as a note.
Also note about mandatory rehire roster candidates have preference, SG 12 Hiring Rate etc already captured. Also internal/external search etc. Not needed? Might be considered substantive but not under headings; maybe we could include under Requirements as a note. But instruction: preserve ALL substantive information. So we need to include those details somewhere. Could add a