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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 2, Buildings & Grounds Maintenance

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $17.62 to $17.62 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 25%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Variable schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays; April - November

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County To Be Determined

Street Address Taconic State Park, Copake Falls AND/OR Taconic State Park, Rudd Pond

City Copake Falls and/or Millerton

StateNY

Zip Code00000

Duties Description Under the direction of Park Management, the selected candidate’s duties include but are not limited to:

• Perform daily maintenance activities ensuring buildings and grounds are a safe and enjoyable environment for both patrons and employees. Including not limited to, cleaning restrooms, grass cutting and trimming, painting, and garbage and litter removal.
• Operate a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment, such as lawn mowers and line trimmers.
• Ensure that all required safety equipment is utilized properly and that safety procedures are followed.
• Assist in other areas of park operations as needed.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with other staff and patrons.
• Adhere to the agency’s Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.

Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

Additional Comments Assigned Work Location may be in one or both of these addresses within Taconic State Park:

Taconic State Park, Copake Falls
253 NY Route 344
Copake Falls, NY 12517

Taconic State Park, Rudd Pond
59 Rudd Drive
Millerton, NY 12546

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 be available to work weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Previous experience performing facility and operations work (in a park type setting or related field) is preferred but not required.

BENEFITS: This position has the option to join the NYS Employees’ 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 have been met.

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

Name ABIGAIL PARRY LEO

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Abigail.ParryLeo@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Taconic State Park, Copake Falls

253 NY Route 344

City Copake Falls

State NY

Zip Code 12517

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please forward your application and resume to “ABIGAIL PARRY LEO” at abigail.parryleo@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Parks and Recreation Aide 2/ Buildings & Grounds Maintenance – Taconic”. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Ms. Leo at (518) 329-3993 or by email to: Abigail.ParryLeo@parks.ny.gov.

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.

POSTING DATE: Sept 4, 2025
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: Sept 18, 2025

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency