Trades Specialist (Electrician)

Duties

Under the supervision of the Regional Park Maintenance Supervisor, SG-18, or designee, the incumbent will perform multiple tasks on low and high voltage systems including, but not limited to, the following:

• Diagnose and repair electrical system malfunctions.
• Test electrical equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Install fixtures, motors, and electrical equipment.
• Inspect circuits and wiring.
• Rewire systems.
• Plan, lay out and wire new installations; measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduit.
• Plan or modify installations consistent with specifications and electrical codes.
• Supervise and instruct others in the repair, maintenance and installation of electrical systems and equipment, as assigned.
• Operate the region's bucket truck, tracked truck, and Timberjack digger derrick, and work on high voltage distribution systems.
• Perform medium to heavy labor as part of daily tasks.

Minimum qualifications

Four years of full-time experience in the electrical 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 the electrical trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Electrician) traineeship or a two-year electrician 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.

**If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

Additional comments

OPERATING NEEDS:
• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)*** that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State or obtain one within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
• 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 knowledge and experience working with high voltage distribution systems; building and repairing distribution lines; and powerline maintenance.
• Must become certified in Municipal Electric Utilities Association of New York State (MEUA) Lineman Apprenticeship Program as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be able to operate, or learn how to operate, a bucket truck, tracked truck, and Timberjack digger derrick within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be available to work a variable schedule that includes weekends, holidays, and/or evening shifts.
• Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Must be physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

***Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The candidate is required to participate in pre-employment, random and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

• Paid Time Off:
• 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 cost

• Additional 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 Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.

Civil service details

• Jurisdictional class: Non-competitive Class
• Appointment type: Permanent
• Salary grade: 12
• Bargaining unit: OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
• NY HELPS: No