Park Worker 3

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience* in the operation and / or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility. In addition to operations and maintenance, the following types of experience are also qualifying: law enforcement or security, firefighting, environmental education, environmental stewardship, natural resource management, forest management, wildlife management or preservation, or historic preservation or interpretation; OR

One year of military service in any of the military branches; OR

An Associate’s or higher-level degree, or 60 credit hours of college level coursework; OR

Completion of an appropriate two-year technical / trades school program or two years' experience as a trades assistant under the supervision of a skilled trades¬person.

*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

Duties Description

Under the general supervision of higher-level personnel, the incumbent will:
• Operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment, including trucks, tractors, mowers, and power saws.
• Load and unload cargo from vehicles and storage.
• Perform building and grounds maintenance, including trash collection and restroom cleaning.
• Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, installation, and construction tasks including the following: mechanical and motor equipment tasks (oil changes, sharpening blades, replacing belts and hoses), building and carpentry tasks (minor wood replacement and building repairs), plumbing tasks (faucet changing and bathroom winterizing), masonry (pouring sidewalks and pads), and electrical tasks (changing switches and light fixtures, light bulbs, and breakers).
• Assist in building and repairing roads, paths, picnic tables, benches, trails, and park equipment, and works in other areas of the park operations as needed.
• Assign, supervise, review, train, and evaluate work of lower level-employees.
• Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices, assisting and directing staff, and working with patrons to minimize potential problems.
• Assist with snow removal by shoveling snow and operating vehicles to plow snow during the winter months.
• Communicate effectively with park patrons and Parks staff.

Additional Comments

OPERATING NEEDS:
• Must be able to work a variable schedule and will be required to work weekends and evening hours as needed.
• Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• 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.

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 / Family Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Closing Date/Time: 07/12/24

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