Trades Generalist

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/15/26

Applications Due
09/15/26

Vacancy ID218054

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Agency People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

Title Trades Generalist

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade
12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $50425 to $61548 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Schenectady

Street Address 500 Balltown Rd

City Schenectady

StateNY

Zip Code
12304

Duties Description POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

A Trades Generalist performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance repair, installation and construction tasks in the mechanical, building and electrical trades in multiple community residences and other buildings.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Performs a variety of carpentry related duties, including but not limited to installations and repairs of flooring, repair and adjustment of doors and hardware, stairs, railings, and replacement of ceiling tile.

* Performs minor electrical duties including but not limited to replacing receptacles, light fixtures, and circuit breakers.

* Repairs, installs and maintains plumbing fixtures and appliances, including but not limited to: sinks, showers, baths, commodes, dishwashers, domestic water and drainage distribution systems.

* Preforms a variety of painting related duties including but not limited to preparing surfaces, priming and painting.

* Performs maintenance, and preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment including but not limited to bathroom exhaust fans, clothes dryers, sump pumps and generators

* Requires daily travel within the district.

* May require some travel within NY State to assist other districts with special projects.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

* Working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the trade or trades to which assigned.

* Working knowledge of safety standards and procedures.

* Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

* Will be required to train and supervise others.

* Candidate will be trained in the operation and maintenance procedures as related to Asbestos Containing Materials.

* Will be required to plan and lay out work, develop time and material lists for projects assigned.

* Will be required to read and interpret plans, codes, diagrams, architectural blueprints and specifications.

* Basic computer skills preferred

* Valid NYS driver's License

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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.

Additional Comments
• For CSEA positions:
Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.

* Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.

* All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and…