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Trades Generalist

Stony Brook University
Hiring Rate $48,956
United States, New York, Stony Brook
Mar 13, 2025

Required Qualifications: Per Civil Service Standards and specifications. Four years of full time experience under a skilled journey-level Electrician, which would provide training equivalent to that given apprenticeship program. Apprenticeship training gained by completion of technical courses in a trade at a school or institute, may be substituted for the above experience on a year-for-year basis. The Trades Generalist performs journey level work in Electrical and semi skilled level work in Carpentry. Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver's License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. (***Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes"). Candidate must be able to perform the physical tasks of the position such as bending, lifting, stretching and climbing. Must have the ability to work in confined spaces and from a ladder, scaffolding or man lift over ten feet in height.

Preferred Qualifications: Electrician experience to include two years experience in the installation and/or repair of card access doors, alarm systems, CCTV systems, and parking meter repairs and semi-skilled work in the carpentry trade.
Knowledge of low voltage electric applications for parking meters, access control, alarm systems and closed circuit television (CCTV) systems. One year experience doing access control work. Experience in parking gate repairs. Ability to diagnose problems with parking meters, gate arms, access control hardware, alarm systems and CCTV systems. Lock shop experience preferred.

Brief Description of Duties: The primary function for this position is to perform all electronic physical security related duties including conducting inspections, determining maintenance needs, installing, repairing, etc. for Access Control. This position includes both electrical and the secondary trade is carpentry.



  • Conduct inspections on mechanical and electrical locksets on campus, as well as CCTV, electrified access control, and intrusion detection system hardware, and determine maintenance needs.
  • Plans new installation, alterations and testing of CCTV, electrified access control, and intrusion detection systems. Estimate materials and labor required to complete project.
  • Use and maintain electrical and carpentry tools, machines, equipment and materials used for job related tasks.
  • Understand and carry out written and verbal instructions. Resolve most job-related problems that may arise.
  • Fabricate various control panels, locking hardware and associate wiring. Make necessary adjustments and inspect complete work.
  • Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.


Special Notes: This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. FLSA Nonexempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Mandatory rehire roster candidates have preference. SG 12 Hiring Rate $48,956, Job Rate $59,757. This position includes location pay of $3,400 per year.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Seniority for promotion is the length of service in the Operational Services Bargaining Unit. Seniority applies to vacant non-competitive class positions in salary grades higher than the applicants grade. Applicants must meet the posted qualifications/job requirements, legitimate operating needs of the department and have the ability to perform duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.

At time of submission, candidates must include all relevant work experience and training/education information. Submissions failing to do so, will not be considered.

Upon conditional offer, the State Classified Appointments Unit will ask for proof of relevant experience or training/education.

Time and attendance, past evaluations, disciplinary history and the ability to perform the physical and supervisory aspects of this position will be considered as part of the selection process. Verifiable proof of credentials as stated above are the responsibility of the applicant. Please be prepared to document proof of qualifications with application.

***Out-of-State Applicants: Please note as a condition of employment and in order for this position to be tendered, the successful incumbent will be required to provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of official start date.

Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such are required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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Job Number: 2500765
Official Job Title : Trades Generalist
Job Field : Skilled Trades
Primary Location : US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area : Access Control
Schedule : Full-time Shift : Day Shift Shift Hours : Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Posting Start Date : Mar 13, 2025
Posting End Date : Mar 28, 2025, 3:59:00 AM
Salary : Hiring Rate $48,956
Appointment Type : Permanent
Salary Grade : SG12
SBU Area : Stony Brook University
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