Park Worker 3 (Sacketts Harbor Battlefield Historic Site)

Duties Description

Under the general supervision of higher-level personnel, the incumbent will be primarily involved with maintenance activities, both interior and exterior, at the Site. This position will also assist with maintenance at the Battlefield Site and Horse Island (boat access only). The incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Perform and supervise maintenance activities, semi-skilled maintenance, and repair work; operate shop machinery, and operate and maintain historic site equipment.
• Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices, assisting and directing staff, and working with patrons to minimize potential problems.
• Assist with supervising, assigning, reviewing, training, and evaluating the work of seasonal employees.
• Assist with the annual inventory report, including locating each item on the report, updating the location and condition of each item, recommending item for surplus, and adding items to the report as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance of buildings and grounds; cut hazardous trees; assist in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical repairs; and operate tractors, skid steers, snow blowers, and other equipment.
• Obtain quotes for the purchase of needed material, equipment, and services.
• Maintain records including those pertaining to daily maintenance, hazardous trees, trucks, automated external defibrillator (AED), bulk petroleum storage, audits, and personal timekeeping.
• Perform 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 trades assistant under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson.

*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

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 possess or obtain Game of Logging certification Levels 1 and 2 within the probationary period or at the next available training as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess or be able to complete lift training and fall protection training within the probationary period or at the next available training as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess or obtain CPR/AED certification within probationary period or at the next available training as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess or obtain New York Boating Safety Certificate within the probationary period or at the next available training as a term and condition of employment.
• Must have the ability and willingness to operate small watercraft and willingness to obtain proper certification.
• Must possess communication, supervision, and customer service skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule. Daytime, weekend, holiday, and evening work is required.
• Candidates may be required to report to other facilities throughout the region or complex on an as needed basis.

BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

• Paid Time Off:
o 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

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

*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. Do not assume that you will lose salary! Also, it should be noted that you will be eligible for regular salary / performance advances (i.e. salary increases) as a permanent graded employee which seasonal / hourly employees are not eligible to receive.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Closing Date/Time: 01/08/25

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• New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

• 518-474-0453

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