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Required Qualifications: As per Civil Service Standards and Specifications. Four (4) years full time experience under a skilled journeyman Carpenter, which provides training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program. Apprentice training in a trade or training gained by the completion of technical courses in a trade at a school or institute may be substituted for the above experience on a year-for-year basis. The Trades Generalist performs journey level work in Carpentry and semi-skilled level work in Painting. Candidate must be able to perform the physical tasks of position such as bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, stretching and climbing. Must have the ability to work in confined spaces and from a ladder, scaffolding or man lift over ten feet in height. Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver’s License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. (***Out-of-State Applicants, see “Special Notes”).
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to supervise and train assigned subordinate personnel. Secondary trade is painting.
Brief Description of Duties: The Trades Generalist performs journeyman Carpentry work including building, repairing and installing such items as counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, window framework and trim, as well as Painting as the secondary trade. Successful incumbent must follow verbal or written instructions and resolve most job-related problems as they arise. Incumbent will perform the physical tasks required of a trade’s person, such as bending, lifting, stretching, climbing ladders and scaffolding, and being able to work in small areas. May be asked to respond to emergencies. Incumbent must also have a working knowledge of math used for the craft trades.
- Prioritize, plan and lay out work for new installations and alterations to existing items consistent with specification, building code, and blue prints and plans. Such items would include walls, partitions, floors, doors, window framework and trim, counters, cabinets and benches.
- Plan, layout, and complete varied carpentry work. Install and repair ceiling and floor tiles. Install, maintain and repair doors, door hardware, windows, window hardware, fixtures and equipment. Inspect work performed to ensure the quality of work is satisfactory. Resolve most job-related problems that may arise.
- Use and maintain tools, machines, equipment and materials used in the carpentry and painting trade. Work with a variety of materials in addition to wood, sheet metal, wallboard, plastics, aluminum, paint, paint remove, wire brushed, and chipping tools.
- Plan, layout and complete varied painting work. Prepare surfaces for painting by such methods as washing surfaces, use of paint remover, wire brushes, or chipping tools to remove all paint and by sanding surfaces to smooth them. Mix paint or use pre-mixed paint. Inspect work performed to ensure the quality of work is satisfactory. Resolve most job-related problems that may arise. Install and repair cove base.
- Conduct inspections for the assigned areas to determine maintenance needs and recommend priorities for repair based on the maintenance problems.
- Estimate materials and labor required to complete a project. Plan new installations alteration to existing installations and major repairs consistent with specifications codes.
- Implement and enforce safety procedures and standards.
- Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
Special Notes: These are full-time positions, 40 hours per week, Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 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. Weekend work required.
The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH ONLY APPLIES TO POSITIONS THAT MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH PATIENTS OR PATIENT CARE EMPLOYEES.
In response to the New York State Department of Health (DOH) regulation requiring Hospital and Nursing Home personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, candidates selected for patient care positions or positions that may come in contact with patients or patient care employees, if not already vaccinated, must be fully vaccinated or obtain the first dose of the vaccine within three (3) calendar days of acceptance of conditional job offer and must obtain any subsequent doses in accordance with the DOH vaccine protocol. Candidates who are partially vaccinated, but not yet fully vaccinated, must complete their vaccination series within three (3) calendar days of job offer or in accordance with vaccine manufacture protocol, whichever comes later. The regulation also allows for limited exemptions with reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable law.
Seniority for promotion is the length of service in the Operational Services Bargaining Unit. Seniority applies to vacant non-competitive class positions in salary grades higher than the applicants grade. Applicants must meet the posted qualifications/job requirements, legitimate operating needs of the department and have the ability to perform duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.
At time of submission, candidates must include all relevant work experience and training/education information. Submissions failing to do so, will not be considered.
Upon conditional offer, the State Classified Appointments Unit will ask for proof of relevant experience or training/education.
Time and attendance, past evaluations, disciplinary history and the ability to perform the physical and supervisory aspects of this position will be considered as part of the selection process. Verifiable proof of credentials as stated above are the responsibility of the applicant. Please be prepared to document proof of qualifications with application.
Essential Position: 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 and in order for this position to be tendered, the successful incumbent will be required to provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver’s license within 30 days of official start date.
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Job Number: 2300107Official Job Title: Trades GeneralistJob Field: Skilled TradesPrimary Location: US-NY-Stony BrookDepartment/Hiring Area: Residential Operations – MaintenanceSchedule: Full-time Shift :Day Shift Shift Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Posting Start Date: May 2, 2023Posting End Date: May 17, 2023, 3:59:00 AMSalary:As per Civil Service guidelines, Salary Grade 12 Hiring Rate $46,146 plus location pay of $3,026. For more information on Total Rewards, visit WHY WORK HERE https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/jobs/working-here/index.phpAppointment Type: PermanentSalary Grade:SG12SBU Area:Stony Brook University
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