Trades Specialist (Electrician)/Trades Specialist (Electrician) Trainee
StateJobsNY, Phoenix, NY, United States
Canal Maintenance Specialist (Electrician)
Reporting to the Canal Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Operations), Canal Section Superintendent, and/or the Transportation Maintenance Engineer (Waterways), the duties of the requested position include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs skilled work at the journey-level in the maintenance, repair and installation of canal floating plant and building electrical systems and equipment. Plans layout and installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment. Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels. Installs, maintains, and repairs generators, motors, lighting, signal systems, and electrical equipment. Repairs and tests electrical work and devices. Repairs and maintains signal controls, lights, pumping equipment, signs, oil burners and other mechanisms. Acts as a trouble shooter on electrical repairs. Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of all components using standard instruments. Conducts a program of preventative maintenance. Maintains navigation lighting systems. Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge and understanding of AC/DC power. A valid Commercial Driver's License appropriate to the type of vehicles and equipment operated may be required. Minimum Qualifications: Trades Specialist (Electrician): Candidates must have four years of full-time experience in the electrical 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 the electrical trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Electrician) traineeship or a two-year electrician training, apprenticeship, or equivalent* program such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program*. ($23.66 - $32.98/hr.) ***Please note that candidates who possess an associate's degree in electrical construction; Electrical Construction & Maintenance; Electrical Construction & Instrumentation; or a comparable and related field are encouraged to apply for the full performance level*** *Successful completion of the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. It does not include 4,000 hours of on-the-job training, as required for the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship. ***Please note that this position may offer salary flexibility based on experience.*** The New York State Canal Corporation offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits plan, which includes: Holiday & Paid Time Off Nine (9) paid holidays annually Four (4) paid floating holidays annually Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually Earn five (5) days of paid personal leave annually Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually Health Benefits Participation in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) and access to their variety of affordable health insurance options Pre-Tax contribution program Dental and Vision benefits at no additional cost Opt-Out incentive program Flex Spending Account (FSA) Additional Benefits CSEA representation and access to their benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional development and promotional opportunities Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership NYS Deferred Compensation And many more The New York State Canal Corporation (Canals), a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority, is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the 524-mile waterway for boating, recreation, tourism and agriculture. The New York State Canal System includes the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca canals, linking the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes and Lake Champlain. The 200-year-old NYS Canal System extends over 524 miles and plays important roles in New York's economic development, tourism industry and environmental stewardship. For more information on The New York State Canal Corporation's mission, values and opportunities, please visit https://www.canals.ny.gov/ Parking is provided.
Reporting to the Canal Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Operations), Canal Section Superintendent, and/or the Transportation Maintenance Engineer (Waterways), the duties of the requested position include, but are not limited to, the following: Performs skilled work at the journey-level in the maintenance, repair and installation of canal floating plant and building electrical systems and equipment. Plans layout and installs and repairs wiring, electrical fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment. Installs control and distribution apparatus such as switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels. Installs, maintains, and repairs generators, motors, lighting, signal systems, and electrical equipment. Repairs and tests electrical work and devices. Repairs and maintains signal controls, lights, pumping equipment, signs, oil burners and other mechanisms. Acts as a trouble shooter on electrical repairs. Tests continuity of circuit to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of all components using standard instruments. Conducts a program of preventative maintenance. Maintains navigation lighting systems. Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge and understanding of AC/DC power. A valid Commercial Driver's License appropriate to the type of vehicles and equipment operated may be required. Minimum Qualifications: Trades Specialist (Electrician): Candidates must have four years of full-time experience in the electrical 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 the electrical trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Electrician) traineeship or a two-year electrician training, apprenticeship, or equivalent* program such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program*. ($23.66 - $32.98/hr.) ***Please note that candidates who possess an associate's degree in electrical construction; Electrical Construction & Maintenance; Electrical Construction & Instrumentation; or a comparable and related field are encouraged to apply for the full performance level*** *Successful completion of the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. It does not include 4,000 hours of on-the-job training, as required for the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship. ***Please note that this position may offer salary flexibility based on experience.*** The New York State Canal Corporation offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits plan, which includes: Holiday & Paid Time Off Nine (9) paid holidays annually Four (4) paid floating holidays annually Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually Earn five (5) days of paid personal leave annually Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually Health Benefits Participation in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) and access to their variety of affordable health insurance options Pre-Tax contribution program Dental and Vision benefits at no additional cost Opt-Out incentive program Flex Spending Account (FSA) Additional Benefits CSEA representation and access to their benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional development and promotional opportunities Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership NYS Deferred Compensation And many more The New York State Canal Corporation (Canals), a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority, is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the 524-mile waterway for boating, recreation, tourism and agriculture. The New York State Canal System includes the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca canals, linking the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes and Lake Champlain. The 200-year-old NYS Canal System extends over 524 miles and plays important roles in New York's economic development, tourism industry and environmental stewardship. For more information on The New York State Canal Corporation's mission, values and opportunities, please visit https://www.canals.ny.gov/ Parking is provided.