Trades specialist carpenter

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Agency Canal Corporation

Title Trades Specialist (Carpenter) - Waterford #03550

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade 12

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $23.66 to $32.98 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Saratoga

Street Address 200 Davis Ave

City Waterford

State NY

Zip Code 12828

Duties Description Specific duties and job requirements will include, but not be limited to, the following:- Performs the tasks of a journey-level carpenter and frequently supervises others in the construction and repair of structures and other wood items - As directed, builds, repairs, and installs items such as counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, windows, building framework, roofs, and trim- Performs general millwork and maintains shop machinery- As assigned, supervise and instruct others in the construction and repair of structures and other wooden items- As required, may draw rough sketches or prepare plans to scale from verbal or written instructions to accomplish a project- May keep inventory and control of the distribution of carpentry tools and equipment, and maintain such equipment- May conduct inspections of the facility to determine maintenance needs and recommend priorities for repair based on the nature of the maintenance problem- May be required to work with a variety of materials in addition to wood, including but not limited to: sheet metal, plastics, or aluminum

Minimum Qualifications Four years of full-time experience in carpentry work 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 carpentry at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Carpenter) traineeship or a two-year carpenter training, apprenticeship, OR equivalent program* such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program*Successful completion of the traineeship and the training 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. Course work must be completed with an average of "C" or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training. Employees must possess a valid Class D driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS at the time of appointment & continuously maintain it thereafter or face possible disciplinary action up to & including termination

Additional Comments 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 annuallyHealth 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 is provided.

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Name [email protected]

Telephone 518-449-6003

Fax 518-449-6111

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 30 South Pearl St. Fl. 5

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12207

Notes on Applying E-MAIL SUBMISSION PREFERRED Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications should send a cover letter and resume by the application deadline, November 4, 2025, to [email protected]. Please include the position title and location, "Trades Specialist Carpenter - Waterford - #03550" in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application.Contact:[email protected]: 518-449-6003The New York Power Authority/New York State Canal Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates' disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please [email protected] to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from the candidate before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected]