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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/27/20

Applications Due06/12/20

Vacancy ID81874

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark and Recreation Aide 1-7 (Multiple Positions)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $13 to $17.63 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Nassau

Street Address Jones Beach State Park

2400 Ocean Parkway

City Wantaugh

StateNY

Zip Code11793

Minimum Qualifications None

Duties Description Under the supervision of higher-level personnel, the selected candidate will be engaged in the performance of the following semi-skilled tasks and/or activities at a facility primarily involved in the operation and maintenance of day-use areas, picnic areas, play equipment, recreational fields, bathhouses, campground and cottages, etc.

1. Performs general area maintenance including but not limited to litter control, refuse removal, grounds upkeep, landscaping, snow and ice control, restroom facility cleanliness and other tasks and/or activities as described.

2. Possess driver license; operates light trucks, passenger vehicles, and tractors as required.

3. Assists skilled or semi-skilled trades by performing a variety of relatively un-skilled tasks.

4. Answers patron inquiries concerning park activities.

5. Performs simple maintenance on various equipment used; these duties may include oil changes, cutting blade changes, tightening or changing belts, fueling or mixing fuel according to machinery specifications etc.

6. May operate industrial wheeled tractors and low center-of-gravity tractors which may be equipped with, but not limited to the following interchangeable attachments;
a. 80” rotary or 7-gang-pull mowers
b. augers
c. york rake, surf rake, etc.
d. hammerknife


7. Loads, moves, carries or unloads material of varying weights and sizes as required in the performance of the duties described.

8. Submits recommendations to supervisor for tools and/or materials needed in the performance of duties.

9. Conducts inspections of assigned area for safety hazards, correct problems where possible and makes requests for appropriate skilled trades assistance when needed.

10. Performs revenue-related activities such as cashiering.


Additional Comments Operational Needs:
-Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Class D Driver License by the date of appointment, as a term and condition of employment for some positions.
-Ability to operate and skill in the use and maintenance of lawn/garden equipment and small hand tools.
-Ability to read and understand written and/or verbal material and instructions; effective communication skills.
-Ability to do simple math such as add, subtract, multiply and divide.

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

Name Janet Grant

Telephone 6313213555

Fax

Email Address Janet.Grant@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street P.O. Box 247

City Babylon

State NY

Zip Code 11702

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local office, your region’s administrative headquarters or download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.nysparks.com. Please forward your application and resume, if available, to: Janet Grant, Personnel Office, P.O. Box 247, Babylon, NY 11702

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