Trades Specialist Mason/Plasterer
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POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Trades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer) perform journey-level masonry work and plastering work and may supervise others in the construction and repair of buildings and structures involving the use of a variety of masonry materials including brick, stone, plaster, and concrete.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lays building materials such as stone, brick, and concrete cinder block to construct or repair wall, partitions, utility manholes, firebrick linings in furnaces, and chimneys
• Lays out work following blueprints and specifications by measuring distance from reference points and marking guidelines on working surface.
• Mixes or directs the mixing of mortar.
• Spreads mortar on working surface and to block or stone and positions and aligns the block using a plumb bob, gauge line, and level.
• Removed excess mortar from face of block and finishes mortar between brick with pointing tool or trowel
• Smooths and finishes surface of poured concrete floors, walls, and sidewalks to specified texture.
• Spreads concrete to specified depth and workable consistency.
• Levels and smooths surface of freshly poured concrete using straightedge and float
• Removes rough or defective spots and patches holes with fresh concrete.
• Applies ceramic tiles to walls, floors, and ceilings.
• Prepares surface by removing damaged tiles or applies plaster or concrete base.
• Spreads adhesive base on surface
• Cuts, shapes, and applies tiles to surface according to specifications
• Applies coats of plaster to walls and ceilings,
• Mixes or directs the mixing of plaster and the erection of scaffolds if needed.
• Removes broken or loose plaster and otherwise prepares surface.
• Applies finish coats of plaster to desired thickness and texture
• May draw rough sketches or prepare plans to scale from oral or written instructions to accomplish the project
• From blueprints, specifications, or oral or written instructions, may estimate labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for the project.
• Assembles material, tools, and equipment required to complete the project according to plans.
• May supervise and instruct others in performing masonry and plastering work.
• Assigns work to masonry crew.
• Gives verbal instructions, and/or demonstrates proper masonry or plaster techniques and the use of masonry and plastering tools and equipment.
• Observes and inspects the work while in progress and when completed to ensure that the job is done properly.
• Requires daily travel within the district.
• May require some travel within NY State to assist other districts with special projects.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Working knowledge of safety standards and procedures.
• Working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the electrical trade.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Candidate will be trained in the operations and maintenance procedures as related to Asbestos Containing Materials.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Valid NYS Drivers License.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Trades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer)

Non-competitive: 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.

Trades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer) Trainee 1:

Full-time permanent service in a position allocated at Grade 12 or below which is primarily engaged in the performance of unskilled and/or semiskilled labor and trades tasks; must be 18 years of age or older; possess a High School diploma or general equivalency diploma recognized by the New York State Education Department; and be proficient in English and math.

Trades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer) Trainee 2:

Successful completion of a 52-week probationary period as a Trades Specialist (Mason and Plasterer) Trainee 1; completion of 45 hours of technical math coursework and 15 hours of blueprint reading/schematics coursework or passage of an equivalency exam or proof of successful completion of equivalent training; 144 hours of mason and plaster trade-specific instruction; and 2,000 hours of on-the-job training. Trainees must maintain a 'C' or better

average in their coursework.

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

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Internal CNY DDSO candidates submit PRF-1 form with cover letter/resume. All others submit cover letter and resume by 04/01/2024 to:

Central New York DDSO

Attn: Human Resources

187 Northern Concourse

N. Syracuse, NY 13212

Fax: 315-###-####

E-mail: ...@opwdd.ny.gov

TITLE: Trades Specialist Mason & Plasterer

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

SALARY GRADE: 12

SALARY: $48,956 - $59,757

NEGOTIATING UNIT: CSEA (Non-Competitive)

OFFICE/REGION: NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)

Division of Administration Facility Maintenance, Fire Safety &

Emergency Services (FMSES) / Region 2

LOCATION: 199 Mill St

Rome, NY 13440

SHIFT/PASS DAYS: 7:30am - 4:00pm

Pass days: Saturday/Sunday