Trades Generalist- Paint

NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,425 - 61,548; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision coverage

NYS Pension Plan

Paid time off

PSLF Program eligibility

Personal time days (5)

Vacation days (13)

Sick days (13)

Paid holidays (13)

Job summary

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is hiring a permanent Trades Generalist, SG-12, to work in the Paint Department at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse.

As a Trades Generalist, you may perform journey-level work in one trade, and skilled and semiskilled level work in a combination of other trades to assist in the repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment in support of State Fair operations.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled tradesperson providing equivalent training.
• Valid New York State driver's license when required for the vehicle type.

Responsibilities

• Perform journey-level work in one trade and skilled work in other trades to support repairs and maintenance for State Fair operations.
• Prepare surfaces and apply coats of paint, varnish, finishes and stains to interior/exterior surfaces and fixtures.
• Contribute to maintenance of facilities and equipment at the New York State Fairgrounds.

Job description

CALLING ALL Painters! We are seeking a skilled tradesperson to join our Department as a Trades Generalist in the Paint Department located at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse NY. This is a fantastic opportunity for those seeking a healthy work life-balance, excellent benefits, and valuable experience with State Government. Paint your path to success.

Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Division of the New York State Fair and become a vital force in shaping iconic events! As part of our dedicated team, you’ll support our mission to create an educational hub for agriculture and commerce, deliver quality entertainment and learning, and champion the promotion and marketing of New York's agri-business. Your contributions will directly support economic growth, job creation, and revenue generation. Find your purpose in public service and cultivate a career that offers both professional and personal development. Join us and help build a stronger New York, rooted in tradition and poised for the future.

Position Information:

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is hiring for a permanent Trades Generalist, SG-12 to work in the Paint Department at the New York State Fairgrounds. As a Trades Generalist, you may perform journey-level work in one trade, and skilled and semiskilled level work in a combination of other trades to assist in the repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment in support of State Fair operations. This will include but will not be limited to performing, preparing surfaces and applying coats of paint, varnish, and other finishes and stains to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces and fixtures of buildings, structures, furniture, equipment, and materials.

The Fairgrounds are located at 581 State Fair Boulevard in Syracuse, New York, offering a comfortable work environment, complete with free parking.

This is a permanent, non-competitive, CSEA-represented position offering full-time hours, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

Salary:

The Trades Generalist position is in the CSEA Salary Grade (SG) 12. The starting salary of the CSEA SG-12 is $50,425/year.

The candidates appointed to these positions will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program, employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances are payable to CSEA employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated "Satisfactory" or its equivalent on their yearly performance evaluation. Performance advance payments are added to an employee's annual salary. Over time, yearly performance advances may lead to the SG-12 job rate salary of $61,548/ year!

Benefits:

• inexpensive Health Insurance options
• free Dental and Vision coverage
• NYS Pension Plan membership
• generous paid time off
• As a New York State employee, you could potentially qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)!
• PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets or another eligible employer.
• Within the first year, you are eligible for 5 days of personal time
• 13 vacation days
• 13 sick days
• 13 paid holidays

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.

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.

If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Denny in Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and reasonable accommodations and/or modifications as necessary, for qualified persons with disabilities. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, please visit: https://agriculture.ny.gov/employment-information.