Trades Generalist - Taconic Region; Regional Maintenance

Position: Trades Generalist - Taconic Region (Regional Maintenance)
Location: Pleasant Valley

Duties Description Under the direction of the Regional Maintenance Supervisor 3, the incumbent will perform journey-level work in carpentry. The incumbent will also assist other trades work as needed. The incumbent's duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform work in the areas of carpentry, working independently and with a crew as is typical of a craftsperson in restoration, construction, and repairs at State Parks and Historic Sites within the Taconic Region.

• Perform carpentry work that will include but will not be limited to:
Framing (New and Old Construction); installation of various types of doors and windows; insulating; drywall installation (taping included); flooring; installation of shelving; cabinetry installation; as well as possible construction of cabinetry.

• Installation, maintenance and repair of a variety of locksets and mechanical keypad lock mechanisms. Including key cutting and maintenance of key control records.

• Use the normal tools of the trade in a skilled manner, including hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, and measuring and testing instruments appropriate for the tasks assigned.

• Follow instructions, including written instructions, Blueprint reading, diagnose problems, make detailed estimates for cost of time and materials, order parts and supplies as needed, and update equipment service records.

• Perform all other related duties of maintaining parks within the Taconic Region as directed.

• Perform all work in a safe and professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications 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.

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

Additional Comments Operational Needs:

• 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.

• Locksmith knowledge and familiarity with the Best Lock System preferred

• Must have the ability to supervise others.

• Must have the ability to communicate in writing and to read and comprehend written material.

• Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.

• Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons.

• May have to travel to other parks.

Benefits:

The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

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 / Family Leave

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Additional location pay is available for the following counties:
Bronx, Kings, Nassau, NYC-Manhattan, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester, Dutchess, Orange, and Putnam.

This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name David Braig

Telephone

Fax

Email Address taconic.employment.gov

Address

Street Taconic Regional Headquarters

9 Old Post Road

City Staatsburg

State NY

Zip Code 12580

Notes on Applying Your application must be received by June 22, 2026 and submitted via email to taconic.employment.gov. You must include "Vacancy  - Trades Generalist - Regional Maintenance" in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for…