Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitlePark Worker 3 - Saratoga Spa State Park
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually
"Other" Explanation Schedule will be discussed at the interview.
Workday
Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Managers, the candidate will be involved in all aspects of facility maintenance including but not limited to:
• Snow removal, ice making for ice rinks, facility cleaning, tree cutting, chipping and wood splitting.
• Road and trail maintenance, mowing and weed whacking, and building maintenance and repairs.
• Operating large equipment such as Freightliner dump\plow truck, International 7300 garbage truck, medium sized commercial dump/rack trucks, front-end loaders, skid steers, tractors, and large turf mowers. This may include trailering equipment to jobsites.
• Assisting custodial staff, this may include tasks such as sweeping and mopping floors, emptying trash cans, cleaning restrooms, and dusting surfaces.
• Performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities in the fields of electric, carpentry, plumbing, and mechanical repairs.
• Coordinating with other site staff during special events and in emergency situations to ensure that guests have an enjoyable and safe experience.
• Providing excellent customer service to patrons by answering questions and addressing their concerns promptly and courteously.
Minimum Qualifications One year of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility;
OR - One year of experience in any of the following fields:
• Law enforcement or security
• Firefighting
• Emergency Medical Services
• Environmental education or stewardship
• Natural resources management (e.g., forest management, wildlife management/preservation)
• Historic preservation or interpretation
• Landscaping or grounds maintenance
OR - One year of military service in any branch of the United States Armed Forces;
OR - Thirty (30) semester credit hours* of college-level coursework from an accredited college or university;
OR - Completion of a two-year technical/trades school program;
OR - Two years of experience as a trade assistant working under the direct supervision of a skilled tradesperson.
*Your credit hours must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.
Additional Comments ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
A specific schedule will be discussed at the time of the interview.
OPERATING 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 obtain a valid NYS Commercial Driver’s License Class B with air brake endorsement within the probationary period and must maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Must be capable of operating and performing routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, tractors, mowers, line trimmers, chainsaws, Utility Task Vehicle (UTV’s), wood processor, woodchipper, wood splitter, leaf vacuum and generators.
• Must keep up on all mandated safety training including First Aid/CPR/AED.
• Will be required to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must attend chainsaw certification course within the probationary period and maintain ability to conduct logging operations as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be capable of basic computer operation.
Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The incumbent is required to participate in pre-employment, random and post-accident drug, and alcohol testing.
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 holidays
Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional 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 Leave
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.
Email Address Alan.Trepper@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Saratoga Spa State Park
19 Roosevelt Drive
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, 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:
FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdf
Please submit your resume and application via email to Alan Trepper at Alan.Trepper@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Park Worker 3- Saratoga” or mail to:
Saratoga Spa State Park
Attn: Alan Trepper
19 Roosevelt Drive
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications, and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.