Plaster Restoration Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Park Manager 2, SG-21, or designee, the Trades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer) will be assigned to Robert Treman State Park and will perform journey-level tasks and projects involving masonry, plaster work, and stonework. Duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Plan, lay out, and complete masonry and plastering work - including preparing job estimates and ordering supplies.
• Estimate labor, materials, and tools and equipment necessary to complete projects.
• Use working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the mason trade.
• Draw rough sketches or prepare plans to scale from instructions to accomplish projects.
• Lay out work and projects following design and specification blueprints, diagrams, or other documents.
• Read and interpret plans, codes, diagrams, architectural blueprints, and specifications.
• Perform restoration work on historic buildings and structures to maintain the original appearance of the building.
• Coordinate and assist in the movement of heavy job materials into remote trail areas using equipment or, if needed, by hand. This will at times involve lifting over 80 pounds.
• Conduct repairs on stone walls, stairways, stone paths, and stone bridges, often in remote locations of the park interior.
• Lay building materials such as stone, brick, concrete, and cinder blocks to construct or repair walls, partitions, utility manholes, and firebrick linings in furnaces and chimneys.
• Lay out concrete flat work, including but not limited to sidewalks, patios, park structures, pillars, pavilion pads, and floors.
• Mix or direct the mixing of concrete, spreading concrete to specified depth and workable consistency.
• Properly mix and apply mortars.
• Apply coats of plaster to walls and ceilings, including the preparation of surface, mixing of plaster, application of plaster and erection of scaffolding if needed.
• Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls, and sidewalks to specifications.
• Remove, apply, and repair ceramic tile and other similar solid materials to floors, walls, and ceilings. Including preparation of base, spreading adhesives, cutting and applying material, and final grouting and sealing.
• Operate vehicles and equipment such as Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs), mowers, snowmobiles, trucks, passenger vehicles, tractors, back-hoes and handheld power tools.
• Train, monitor, and supervise permanent and seasonal staff performing routine masonry activities, and ensure tasks are completed according to safety policies, building codes, and procedures.
• Assist with other projects at the facility when masonry work cannot be completed due to poor weather conditions or to support operational needs.
Although the work of the position is periodically inspected by the Park Manager, the incumbent is expected to work with considerable independence as is typical of a craftsperson.
Minimum Qualifications Four years of full-time experience** in masonry 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 masonry at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer) traineeship or a two-year masonry 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.
**If verifiable, we will accept and prorate part-time and volunteer experience.
Additional Comments OPERATIONAL 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 be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off:
• CSEA - 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental Leave
Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Ronda Williamson
Telephone
Fax
Email Address FL.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street 2221 Taughannock Park Road
City Trumansburg
State NY
Zip Code 14886
Notes on Applying All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or "the cloud."
Your application must be received by June 11, 2026 and submitted via email to FL.employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include "Trades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer) - Robert H. Treman State Park" in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications, and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
Please be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEP OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.