Park Worker 3 - StateJobsNY : Job Details

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.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 toolsAaron 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 neededAdditional 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 holidaysHealth Care Benefits: Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional 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 LeaveTo learn more about our benefits, visit: Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Aaron Robinson Telephone Fax Email Address [email protected] AddressStreet Senate House State Historic Site 296 Fair Street City Kingston State NY Zip Code 12401 Notes on Applying If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency's operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region's administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website at Please forward your application and resume to Aaron Robinson at [email protected] with the subject line Park Worker 3 - Senate House State Historic Site - Item #6492 . If you have any questions concerning the position, please email Aaron.All qualified 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 minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.