Helper- Brick and Stone Mason jobs in Jamestown, NY

Duties Description:
Under the direction of the Regional Park Maintenance Supervisor or designee, the incumbent will be assigned to the Regional Carpentry Crew. Duties will include:

• Plan and lay out projects, including preparing materials lists and placing orders in compliance with NYS purchasing guidelines.
• Perform journey-level masonry and plaster work on a variety of structures utilizing materials such as brick, stone, concrete, and plaster.
• Design, construct, and assemble forms for concrete footers, piers, foundations, sidewalks, drainage structures, stairs, etc.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on all assigned hand and power tools to ensure they are in good working order and in compliance with all applicable codes.
• Assist the Regional Carpentry Crew with supporting basic carpentry tasks, including installation, maintenance, and repair of floors, roofs, siding, doors and windows, stairs, and other semi-skilled tasks as assigned.
• When assigned, supervise a staff of lower-level employees in the execution of projects.
• The incumbent will be expected to maintain daily activity reports, along with other required written records.

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.

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.

Operating 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.
• Must have knowledge and experience working with applicable hand and power tools associated with the masonry and carpentry trades.
• Must successfully complete Occupational Safety and Health Administration training and obtain a scaffolding “Competent Person” certificate within the probationary period.
• Must be available to work a variable schedule that includes weekends, holidays and/or evening shifts.
• Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Must be reliable, flexible, and willing to work in a team setting.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.

If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at Employment Regions - NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (www.parks.ny.gov/employment). Please forward your application and resume to Paula Barber, Allegany State Park, 2373 ASP Rt. 1, Ste. 3, Salamanca, NY 14779 or by email, allegany.employment@parks.ny.gov.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.

Location: Allegany State Park,2373 ASP, US-1, Salamanca, NY 14779

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $47,354.00 - $58,016.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Salamanca, NY 14779: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 11/25/2021