NYS Department of Environmental Conservation · 2 days ago
Trades Generalist (2 Positions)
Cortland, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$50K/yr - $62K/yr
4+ years expThe NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking a Trades Generalist to supervise laborers and assist with the operation and maintenance of DEC facilities. The role involves performing skilled trades such as carpentry and plumbing, operating heavy equipment, and providing documentation of work performed.
Environmental ConsultingNon ProfitOutdoors
No H1B
Responsibilities
Supervise laborers and other staff whose duties include facility maintenance and construction
Assist with the operation and maintenance of DEC facilities, including buildings, flood control projects, fishing access sites, and state forests
Must be able to operate light and heavy equipment and power tools safely and efficiently
Perform carpentry, plumbing, tree felling, and other skilled trades as needed
Both positions will require hauling heavy equipment to and from job sites
One position will be the primary lowboy tractor trailer operator for the region and will load, unload, and haul heavy equipment with a lowboy tractor trailer on a regular basis
Both positions will provide written documentation of work performed, as well as purchasing, fuel usage, mileage reporting, etc
Qualification
Required
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 a Class A CDL and necessary endorsements at time of hire and maintain them for duration of employment
Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position
Use of personal protection equipment, including a respirator, will be required
Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain
Must be able to work in remote areas
Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions
Must be available for emergency response
Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies
Must possess a Class A CDL at time of appointment with appropriate endorsements and no air brake restriction
Will be subject to the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (OTETA) of 1991, which requires employee testing for drug and alcohol abuse
Must be able to lift and move objects up to 75 pounds
Benefits
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
Shift & Geographic pay differentials
Affordable Health Care options
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
And many more...
Company
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
The dedicated professionals of New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are passionate about the outdoors and protecting the environment.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2024-11-07Grant
Leadership Team
Christina McLaughlin
Urban and Community Forestry Partnership Coordinator
Nathaniel Barber
Chief Legal Information Officer
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