• Trades Generalist, SG 12

    SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (Wanakena, NY)


     

    LOCATION/UNIT: Wanakena, NY / Office of Sustainable Facilities and Operations - Trades

     

    TITLE/SALARY GRADE: Trades Generalist, SG-12

     

    DURATION: Permanent

     

    SALARY: $50,425 non-negotiable (Note: current or reconstructed salary for State employees in accordance with NYS Audit and Control)

     

    POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation, repair, maintenance, and installation of commercial, institutional and industrial electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems and equipment.

    Primary Responsibilities

    Activities and responsibilities will include:

    + Primary or Secondary operator of Water Treatment System, Type 2A.

    + Primary or Secondary operator of Wastewater Treatment Plant, Type 1A.

    + Maintain safety and emergency systems.

    + Repair and provide preventive maintenance for HVAC equipment as assigned.

    + Repair and upgrade plumbing as assigned.

    + Repair and upgrade electrical systems as assigned.

    + Maintain interior finishes as assigned to include carpentry, hardware and painting.

    + Assist with grounds work, road maintenance and snow removal as assigned.

    + Respond to trouble calls, manage and complete assigned work orders.

    + As required operate a motor vehicle to transport materials, equipment and personnel to job sites around campus and regional campuses.

    + May supervise semi-skilled and unskilled employees.

    + Must adhere to safe work practices.

    Job Requirements:

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Non-competitive: four years of full-time experience in a trade 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.

     

    Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver License

     

    Must obtain, 2A Water and 1A Wastewater license within 2 years of employment and have continued credit hours to retain those licenses throughout employment.

     

    Preferred Professional Qualities

     

    + Working knowledge of standard trade practices, materials, and tools used in the trades.

    + Ability to use the tools, machines, equipment and materials of the trades.

    + Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

    + Ability to stand, stoop, bend and stretch for long periods of time and perform moderate to heavy labor and lifting.

    + Ability to climb ladders and work at heights on scaffolds and platforms.

    + Ability to train and supervise others.

    + Ability to adhere to safe work practices.

    + Obtain within 2 years a Wastewater Treatment Plant, Type 1A operator certificate and a 2A water filtration plant operator certificate. Once obtained, the ability to maintain a wastewater Treatment Plant, Type 1A and water filtration certificate 2A operator certificate.

    + Since the actions of other employees depend on the performance of the employee in this position, discipline for unreliable attendance is a factor that employer will consider when filing this vacancy.

    OPERATIONAL NEEDS:

    This is a full-time position (7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday). based on a 40-hour workweek. May be required to work overtime based on operational needs.

    Additional Information:

    In accordance with the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" institutions of higher education are required to prepare an annual report containing information on campus security policies and campus statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SUNY-ESF; and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting SUNY-ESF University Police at 315-470-6667 or by accessing the following web site: http://www.esf.edu/univpolice/crimereports/

     

    SUNY ESF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.