Park and Recreation Aide 6 - Maintenance Aide - Schuyler Mansion
- Salary: From $20.94 to $20.94 Hourly USD Hourly
- Salary Top:20.9420
- Part Time
- Building Maintenance
- Parks and Recreation
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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.
Preferred Qualification:
One year of employment experience in general building construction or maintenance, 6 months of which in heavy equipment operation OR completion of an appropriate two-year technical/trades school course.
Duties Description
Under the supervision of the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, the selected candidate will be involved in every aspect of historic site maintenance. Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Perform routine maintenance on various power-driven mechanical equipment, including trucks, tractors, mowers, and power saws.
• Perform building and ground maintenance:
o Performs light maintenance within the building, including cleaning restrooms, collecting trash, mopping, and vacuuming.
o During fall months, a focus on leaf removal and maintaining equipment for the next season.
o During winter months, the employee will assist in snow removal, shoveling snow, and operating vehicles to plow snow.
o Operate self-propelled equipment, such as power equipment such as a snow blower, weeder, and lawn mower.
o Load and unload cargo from vehicles and storage.
• Assist with traffic control and parking of vehicles.
• Making regular rounds of the historic site and buildings to ensure the safety of patrons, employees, and site assets.
• Assisting grounds and building supervisor with 2 person tasks.
• Drive a state vehicle off-site to other facilities for training or when scheduled special events.
• Occasionally serves as representative to the public during special events.
• Other related 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.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor, including medium-heavy lifting.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with other staff and park patrons in a professional and knowledgeable manner.
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System. Is eligible for health insurance, dental, and vision coverage. Opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave after time & service requirements have been met.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Closing Date/Time: 11/27/24 -
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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