Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Worker 3

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $37507 to $46103 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday through Friday, may be called in for emergency work on weekends.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address NYS Park Police Academy

16 Camp Cass Rd.

City Rensselaerville

StateNY

Zip Code12147

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Two years' experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a park, historic site, or recreational facility; OR two years' experience as a trades assistant under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson, or completion of an appropriate two-year technical/trades school course.

Duties Description Under the direction of higher-level staff, the incumbent will be involved in every aspect of site maintenance. The incumbent will perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities in electrical, carpentry, painting and motor equipment repair in the maintenance of the Academy's 34 acres of grounds, including the antiquated physical plants, buildings, facilities and infrastructure (parking lots, maintenance shops, ball fields, dining room, gymnasium, kitchen, dormitory rooms, class rooms, large bathroom and showers areas, adjacent toilet/showers trailers requiring regular flushing of holding tanks, laundry equipment, storage buildings, water towers and well-fed domestic water system, pumps, water chlorination and softener, sewer and waste water systems and maintenance building, HVAC building, and electrical and mechanical rooms). The incumbent will use a variety of power tools and equipment, operate trucks, dump trucks, and bucket/forklift/backhoe tractor. The incumbent will perform mowing, weed whacking, and snow removal and must be capable of operating and performing routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, tractors, mowers, line trimmers, and chainsaws.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license as a term and condition of employment.
Must successfully pass a background check.
Must be able to work in a para-military training environment.
Must be able to work independently.
Must possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License as a term and condition of employment.
Must be able to perform medium to heavy labor as needed.
Must be able to follow written direction, record and document required information, communicate effectively and have organizational skills.
Must comprehend and understand safety and code regulations on all aspects of operation.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, may be called in for emergency work on weekends.
**Under the provision 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.

Learn more about our benefits for permanent employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

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

Contact Information

Name Lieutenant Zachary Voegler

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Zachary.Voegler@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Park Police Academy

16 Camp Cass Rd.

City Rensselaerville

State NY

Zip Code 12147

 

Notes on ApplyingADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can download an Employment Application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.parks.ny.gov. Please forward your application and resume by August 24, 2022 to Lieutenant Zachary Voegler at: Zachary.Voegler@parks.ny.gov.

It is the responsibility of applicants to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.

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