Park Worker 3

Job Description:

Park Worker 3

Description

Duties Description

Under the supervision of higher-level personnel, the selected candidate has a broad range of responsibilities, which includes supporting park programs and various maintenance or operations tasks. This position works collaboratively with park management, staff, and our regional educators in a variety of capacities. The incumbent will:
• Interact with the public, answer visitor questions, and resolves patron complaints.
• Prepare seasonal payrolls if assigned, and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Assist in coordinating and executing recreation events conducted at the park.
• Engaging in horticultural activities, such as mowing, planting, weeding and operating handheld equipment.
• Performing maintenance activities, including refuse removal, cleaning structures, painting, maintaining equipment; Performing a variety of housekeeping tasks including, but not limited to, restroom cleaning, mopping, trash removal, power washing.
• Performing grounds landscaping and building maintenance, using green practices and a variety of tools.
• Using motor driven equipment and hand tools in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Preparing written reports in response to specific assignments, perform inventory, including purchasing and tracking and maintenance of equipment.
• Supervising seasonal staff
• Assisting in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices by directing staff and working with patrons to minimize potential problems.
• Performing a variety of administrative duties by assisting with inventories and collection of data for work orders, timesheets, complex registrations, front desk coverage and other assignments as needed.
• Working closely with lifeguards, volunteers, community members, and vendors to assure NYS Parks’ mission is always met.
• Removing snow, ice or cleaning flooded areas.
• Conduct inspections of assigned areas for safety hazards and correct problems where possible and make requests for appropriate skilled trades assistance when needed.
• Engaging in outreach to schools, community groups, and the public through email, social media, exhibit displays, and tabling events.
• Other duties as assigned.

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 trade’s assistant under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson.

Additional Comments

OPERATING 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.
• Must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Candidates may be required to report to other NY State Parks and facilities throughout the NYC Region on an as-needed basis.

DOWNSTATE ADJUSTMENT: $3,400

BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and Personal Leave - leave benefits including:
•13 days of paid vacation leave in the first year of employment with bonus days for additional years of service; 13 days annual paid holidays; five days annual paid personal leave; and 13 days of annual paid sick leave.
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: 02/10/25

Salary:

From $41399 to $50844 Annually