Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Kingston
FULL TIME
Park Worker 3
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. 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 tradesperson.* If verifiable, we will accept and prorate part-time and volunteer experience.
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Under the direction of the Historic Site Manager, the Park Worker 3’s duties include but are not limited to: • Perform building and grounds maintenance, including lawn care, trash collection and cleaning public restrooms• Operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, tractors, mowers, weed whackers, leaf blowers, power saws and other power tools Aaron Robin• Assist with snow removal by shoveling and operating regional vehicles for snow plowing• Load and unload cargo from vehicles and storage• Perform manual labor, including lifting, bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods.• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.• Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities in a variety of trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, painting, and mechanical repairs• Supervise, assign, review, train, and evaluate work of lower-level employees• Assist with site operations, site security, and in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices, assisting and directing staff and working with patrons to minimize potential problems• Assist in building and repairing roads, paths, benches, trails, and site equipment• Assist in other areas of site operations as needed
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments The CSEA contracts allow for salary protection for seasonal / hourly employees who are appointed to permanent graded positions with lower hiring rates under certain circumstances. We encourage OPRHP seasonal / hourly applicants to check in with your Regional Business Office Administrator to inquire about the potential impact on your salary. OPERATING NEEDS: • Must be available to work weekends and holidays.• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a 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
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