Trades Specialist; Mason & Plasterer

Job Description - Trades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer) (2603473)

Per Civil Service Standards and Specifications. Successful completion of a NYS two-year Mason and Plasterer Traineeship or NYS two-year masonry training program; OR successful completion of any equivalent masonry two-year training or apprenticeship program; OR four years of full time experience in masonry under a skilled journey-level mason / Plasterer which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program.

Apprenticeship training in masonry or training gained by completion of technical courses in masonry at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Must have the ability to stand, stoop, bend and stretch for long periods of time. Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid Class B NYS Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

In addition, must participate in the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (drug and alcohol testing) as required; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. (
*** Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes"). If you do not possess the necessary CDL license, you Must obtain a Class B NYS Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months of appointment to retain employment.

Experience with CDL and heavy equipment.

The Mason and Plasterer will perform masonry and plastering work within the campus community.

• Remove rough or defective areas and repair with fresh concrete.
• Apply ceramic tiles to walls, floors and ceilings. Prepare surfaces by removing damaged tiles or apply plaster or concrete base, spread adhesive base on surfaces. Cut, shape and apply tiles to surfaces according to specifications.
• Lay building materials such as stone, brick, concrete cinder block and the like to construct or repair walls, marking guidelines.
• Dig out, form and pour and finish concrete slabs, steps and sidewalks using proper masonry tools
• Plan, layout and complete mason and plaster work. Ability to read, interpret and work from plans, drawings and specifications. Ability to draw rough sketches or prepare plans from oral or written instructions. Estimates of labor and materials.
• Emergencies – Remove snow and debris from campus roadways, parking lots and walkways to ensure they are passable at all-time including during and after snow and/or icing conditions and events or emergency situations such as floods, hurricanes, etc.
• Mix or direct the mixing of mortar. Spread mortar on working surface and to block or stone and position and align the blocks. Assemble materials, tools and equipment required to complete the project according to plans.
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. FLSA Nonexempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Mandatory rehire roster candidates have preference. SG 12 Hiring Rate $52,694. This position includes location pay of $4,150 per year.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such are required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

*** Out-of-State Applicants:
Please note as a condition of employment…