Trades Generalist

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Trades Generalists perform a variety of skilled and semiskilled maintenance, repair, installation, and construction tasks in the mechanical, building, motor equipment, and electrical trades.Trades Generalists are supervised by higher-level trades positions, such as Trades Supervisor (Carpenter), Maintenance Supervisor 1, 2 or 3, or a program administrator with varied responsibilities, in addition to facilities and equipment maintenance and repair. Generally, work priorities are prescribed, material is furnished, the nature and extent of the work to be performed is given, and detailed plans, diagrams, and specifications are provided. However, a Trades Generalist may be required to work from rough sketches or from oral instructions. Although the work of a Trades Generalist is inspected periodically by the supervisor, incumbents are expected to work with considerable independence as is typical of a skilled tradesperson.A Trades Generalist may supervise a subordinate maintenance staff or responsibility by making assignments, giving instructions, and observing and inspecting work performed to ensure that instructions have been followed and that the quality of the work is satisfactory.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 preferredLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. 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 regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Submit cover letter, résumé, and signed letter of experience from Tradesperson(s) showing that you meet the minimum qualifications by May 22, 2026, to: Human Resources Management Office 1200 East and West Road Building 1, West Seneca Campus West Seneca, NY 14224 E-Mail: opwdd.sm.wny.bids@opwdd.ny.gov Fax: (716) 517-3715Please reference the above EOA #26-331bjd in all correspondence.Do not refer to the Vacancy ID when submitting documents to indicate interest.Documents submitted as Adobe PDF format is preferred. 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 Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility. If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice . Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or em