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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 5-7 (Gantry Plaza State Park)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $20.45 to $24.13 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 24-40 hours a week; 6:30am-3:00pm Or 2:00pm-10:30pm

Hours Per Week 24 - 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address Gantry Plaza State Park

Long Island City

City NY

StateNY

Zip Code11101

Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Supervisor or higher-level managers, the Park and Recreation Aide will be responsible for grounds care, general facility maintenance, and visitor experience at Gantry Plaza State Park.
• Daily upkeep of the park facility, including opening or closing of locked areas, patrolling and securing areas tgroughout the park at the end of the day, picking up debris and litter, garbage removal, snow and ice removal, cleaning restrooms facilities and common spaces, landscaping, weeding, mowing and tool / equipment upkeep.
• Patrol the park grounds on foot or in a state vehicle as assigned to maintain a safe and secure presence, report conditions, assist visitors, and enforce park rules.
• Clearly communicate key information like park rules, operating hours, areas of interest, or address patron concerns, compiling incident reports if applicable.
• Receives training on and utilizes a variety of hand and power-driven mechanical equipment such as mowers, leaf blowers, and line trimmers.
• Supports public programming, volunteer groups, recreational programming, seasonal events, maintenance, and operations projects onsite, and throughout the NYC region.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications NO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS TITLE PER CIVIL SERVICE.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience with customer service, maintenance, and/or horticulture
• Bilingual

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. If not licensed at the time of appointment, the appointee must obtain a driver’s license without restrictions or conditions within the term of probation.
• Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor; must be able to lift at least 30 pounds.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate with park patrons and partners.
• Must possess ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment
• Must possess strong organization skills and the ability to work independently.
• Must be willing to work outdoors year-round and in all weather conditions.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• May be required to report to other facilities throughout the NYC Region on an as-needed basis.

BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements has been met.

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.

Name Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address NYCVacancies@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building

163 West 125th Street, 17th floor

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10027

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:
If you feel you meet the agency's operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications. The employment application (Part 1 – Pre-Interview Form S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward these three required items by email to nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov.

Application information should be emailed to NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office at nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Park & Rec Aide - Gantry Plaza" in the title of your e-mail for consideration. Electronic submissions are encouraged.

All persons are invited and encouraged to apply.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the agency's operating needs.