Trades Specialist (Electrician)

Job Title

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.

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