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Job Description
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 of experience as a trade assistant under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson.
If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
*Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.
Duties Description
Under the direction of the Park Manager or their designee, the incumbent will be involved in every aspect of park maintenance, both skilled and semi-skilled areas. The selected candidate will be responsible for:
• Performing and supervising any work with the sawyer crews and heavy equipment operations.
• Act independently with a minimum of direct supervision.
• Assisting with tree-cutting and trimming activities involving the operation of chainsaws, bucket trucks, and chippers.
• Assisting in building and repairing roads, paths, picnic tables, benches, pavilions, trails, and park equipment.
• Assisting in other areas of park operations as needed, including loading and loading cargo from vehicles and storage, performing building and ground maintenance, and cleaning activities.
• Providing customer service to park visitors, answering questions, providing information, and ensuring a positive experience.
• Assisting in snow removal, including shoveling snow and operating vehicles to plow snow.
• Assisting with small carpentry projects such as building lifeguard chairs, repairing small structures, and other building projects that may arise.
• Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor and be able to operate equipment such as a small backhoe, tractor, and front-end loader.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
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 willing to work outdoors year-round and in all weather conditions. Daytime, evening, weekend, and holiday work is required.
• The incumbent will be required to obtain Red Cross certification in First Aid and CPR/AED within the probationary period and must maintain certification as a term and condition of employment.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
• Paid Time Off:
o 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• Health Care Benefits:
o Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
o Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• Additional Benefits:
o New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
o NYS Deferred Compensation
o Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
o Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
o Paid Parental
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: 10/22/24 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Show moreThe mission of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic and cultural resources.
From the shores of Long Island to the mighty Niagara Falls, New York's 180 state parks offer countless opportunities to explore your natural environment, escape from the grind of the everyday and experience exciting new adventures. Beaches, boat launches, hiking trails, campsites, and golf courses all await you!
New York's state parks... With all there is to see and do, how will you spend your time?
NEW YORK STATE IS KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARKS!
Come work with us, and...
- Be a part of the premier park system in the United States - with more than 250 state parks, historic sites, golf courses, swimming pools, beaches, campgrounds, marinas, trails, and museums and nature centers.
- Work in some of the most beautiful, scenic, and historic places New York State has to offer.
- Make a tangible impact on your community. Parks are for everyone, and all are welcome here: People of every age, ability, color, or creed belong here – without exceptions – yourself included! People of every kind come visit us in order to have experiences – and at OPRHP, we get to be part of these special times in truly meaningful ways. See how you can make a difference as a part of Team OPRHP!
State parks and historic sites are staffed by a core of permanent employees who work year-round to maintain these precious resources. During the peak of our operating season (May through September) the permanent staff is supplemented by several thousand seasonal employees who work to ensure that our patrons have a positive and safe experience when visiting our sites.
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