Location: Ithaca,NY, USA
Four years of full-time experience in masonry 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 masonry at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services;OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer) traineeship or a two-year masonry training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program* such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program.* Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. Course work must be completed with an average of C or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.Duties Description Under the supervision of the Park Manager, the incumbent will be assigned to perform work primarily in the trade of masonry and plastering. Duties will include:•Conduct repairs to the historic swimming areas, historic stone walls, stairways in the gorge, stone paths, and stone bridges.•Perform and supervise others in the construction and repair of buildings and structures involving the use of a variety of masonry materials including brick, plaster, and concrete with an emphasis on stone. •Operate vehicles and heavy equipment such as UTV's, mowers, snowmobiles, tractors, and back-hoes. •Estimate labor required to complete projects according to blueprints. •The incumbent may be asked to assist with other projects at the facility when masonry work cannot be completed because of poor weather conditions or as operational needs dictate.•This position involves medium to heavy manual labor, including in remote outdoor settings.•Adhere to the agency's Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:•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.•Must have a working knowledge of the safe operation of hand and stationary shop tools.•Must be qualified and medically cleared to wear a respirator and adhere to safe working practices. BENEFITS:Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:Paid Time Off:•CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays Health Care Benefits:•Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs•Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional Benefits:•New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership•NYS Deferred Compensation•Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds•Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)•Paid Parental / Family LeaveTo learn more about our benefits, visit: positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Ronda Williamson Telephone Fax Email Address ...@parks.ny.gov AddressStreet 2221 Taughannock Park Road City Trumansburg State NY Zip Code 14886 Notes on Applying If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications, agency operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region's administrative headquarters or can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward your application and resume, if available, to:Ronda Williamson, Park Operations Manager2221 Taughannock Park RoadTrumansburg, NY 14886or to ...@parks.ny.gov by the date indicated below. If you have any questions concerning the position, please contact Ronda Williamson at (607) ###-#### ext. 105.It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.