New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Yorktown Heights, New York, United States
May 02, 2024
Full Time
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. Duties Description Under the direction of park management at FD Roosevelt State Park, the selected candidate will include, but not be limited to: • Performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities and groundskeeping for FDR State Park and Donald J Trump State Parks. • Operating and performing routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including heavy equipment, trucks, tractors, mowers, and power saws. • Loading and unloading cargo from vehicles and storage. • Performing building and ground maintenance and cleaning activities. • Assisting in garbage removal using garbage truck and compactor. • Assisting in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices; assisting and directing staff and working with patrons to enforce park rules and engage in customer service, particularly in the case of an emergency; and assisting with traffic control and parking of vehicles. • Building and repairing roads, paths, picnic tables, benches, trails, and park equipment with assistance. • Completing snow removal, shoveling snow, and operating vehicles to plow snow during winter months. • Assisting with pruning and tree trimming activities involving the operation of a chain saw, stump grinder, wood splitter, bucket truck, and/or chipper. • Supervising, training, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of lower-level employees. • Maintaining parking lots and roadway networks within the facility. • Working with park management in the scheduling, permitting, and operating of public events and programs. • Working with park volunteers, the community, other departments and agencies, businesses, concessionaires, and vendors. OPERATIONAL NEEDS: • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment. • Must be able to perform light to medium physical labor. • Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed. • Must be able to operate a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, bucket trucks, tractors, mowers, line trimmers, and power saws. • Must participate in and complete training programs as instructed. • Must complete Game of Logging (Levels 1 and 2) or approved equivalent by the end of the probationary period or at the next class offering as a term and condition of employment. • Must have the ability to communicate effectively with other staff, park patrons and businesses. • Must have the ability to read and comprehend written material. • Must have the ability to supervise others. Annual Salary ($41,399 plus Location Pay = $44,799) Additional Comments BENEFITS: Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including: • Paid Time Off: o PEF and CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays. o M/C: 39 days - 13 Vacation days, 8 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays. o PEF and M/C: Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development. • 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 / Family Leave Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, 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: 05/15/24