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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark and Rec Aide 1 - 5 (Caleb Smith_ Long Island)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitAPSU-Agency Police Services Unit (PBAofNYS)

Salary RangeFrom $17.06 to $20.45 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 5 days, may include Saturday, Sunday, and holidays

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 9:30 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Suffolk

Street Address Caleb Smith State Park Preserve

581 West Jericho Turnpike

City Smithtown

StateNY

Zip Code11787

Duties Description This is a full-time, seasonal park maintenance position that assists the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) in maintaining the park grounds, buildings, structures, and safety within the park.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Perform building and grounds upkeep, landscaping, litter control, snow and ice removal, restroom and facility cleanliness
• Assist in basic carpentry including repairing docks, walkways, steps and erosion control
• Operate light trucks and UTV’s
• Assist chainsaw operators with all aspects of tree removal
• Assist in building and repairing paths, trails, benches, and park equipment
• Issue fishing permits, collect park revenue, provide basic information and assistance to park visitors
• Maintain fishing areas including platforms, foot bridges, and plant overgrowth.
• Assist with traffic control and parking vehicles.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL 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 at least 18 years old
• Must possess strong organizational and critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently or on a team.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time outside and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to keep current on all mandated safety trainings, including First Aid and CPR/AED.
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.

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.

Name Personnel

Telephone

Fax

Email Address longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

625 Belmont Ave

City Babylon

State NY

Zip Code 11702

Notes on ApplyingPlease be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.

If you feel you meet the region's operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating your experience in relation to the duties listed. You must put the work location you are interested in on the subject line of your email.

The employment application (Part 1 – Pre-Interview Form S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward these three required items by email to longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov

Your application must be received by 7/14/2026 and submitted via email to Lisa Solina at: Lisa.Solina@parks.ny.gov and Kathleen Roth at: Kathleen.Roth@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Vacancy ID – PRA – Caleb Smith” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.

For any questions regarding the position, please reach out to Kathleen Roth by phone at (631) 265-1054.

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.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.