Location: Bear Mountain,NY, USA
Four (4) years of full-time experience in painting 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 painting 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 prorate part-time and volunteer experience.Duties Description As a Trades Specialist (Painter), duties include, but are not limited to: •Performs journey-level painting work.•Supervises others in preparing surfaces and applying coats of paint, varnish, and other finishes. •Stains to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces and fixtures of buildings, structures, furniture, equipment, and materials. •Orders the kind, quality, and quantity of paint to be used from measurements of areas to be painted.•Assembles materials, tools, and equipment required to accomplish the work.•Erects scaffolding or ladders as needed.•Fills nail holes, cracks, or joints with putty, plaster, or other filler and otherwise prepares surfaces for painting using a variety of tools and materials including sandpaper, brushes, or steel wool, and if required, removes paints using paint remover or scraper. •Uses premixed paints or prepares paint to match specified colors by mixing the required portions of pigment, oil, and thinners. •Paints surfaces using brush, spray gun, paint roller, or mittens. •Stripes parking lots using striping equipment. •May supervise subordinate staff, including semiskilled and unskilled workers, and provide training and instruction to staff.•Perform manual labor, including lifting, bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods.Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:•Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that allows the candidate to legally operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.•Must be able to work at heights from ladders, scaffolding, or bucket truck. •Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor. •Will be expected to attend scaffolding user and erector training, provided by the agency. •Will be expected to be trained and fitted for a respirator, provided by the agency. •Will be expected to attend the training course, Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair, and Painting, or an acceptable equivalent, provided by the agency.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 holidaysHealth 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 LeaveTo learn more about our benefits, visit: COMMENTS:Location Pay:The hiring rate will be the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 12 ($48,956) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400). The job rate will be the sum of the statutory job rate ($59,757) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400).Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name HR Personnel Telephone Fax Email Address ...@parks.ny.gov AddressStreet 625 Broadway City Albany State NY Zip Code 12207 Notes on Applying TO APPLY:If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency's 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 you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website at Please forward your application and resume to HR Personnel at ...@parks.ny.gov with the subject line Trades Specialist (Painter) - Bear Mountain State Park - Item #6389 . If you have any questions concerning the position, please email ...@parks.ny.govAll qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.