Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 03/02/26
Applications Due: 03/17/26
Vacancy ID: 210619

Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark and Recreation Aide 5 (Seasonal Maintenance) - Johnson Hall

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $20.45 to $20.45 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Fulton

Street Address Johnson Hall State Historic Site

139 Hall Ave

City Johnstown

StateNY

Zip Code12095

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of the Historic Site Manager or Maintenance Supervisor, the selected candidate will be involved in every aspect of park maintenance. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform general maintenance for buildings and grounds, including cleaning activities.
• Operate groundskeeping equipment and performing general maintenance on commercial mowers, tractors, trimmers and UTV’s.
• Assist in performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities in a variety of trades such as painting, carpentry, and mechanical repairs.
• Participate in general event set up and take down of tents, tables, chairs and other necessary equipment as operationally needed.
• Act as a primary visitor contact to site patrons.

Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications for this title 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 able to work weekends, holidays and evenings based on operational needs.
• Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to communicate well with other staff and park patrons.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
• Ability to communicate in writing and to read and comprehend written material.
• Previous experience and training in various semi-skilled trades including basic carpentry, painting and general mechanical maintenance.

BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s 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 has been met.

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

How to Apply

Name Antonio Aresco

Telephone 518-762-8712

Fax

Email Address Antonio.aresco@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Johnson Hall State Historic Site

139 Hall Ave

City Johnstown

State NY

Zip Code 12095

 

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 historic site 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: https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdf

Please forward your application and resume, if available, to:

Antonio Aresco
Maintenance Supervisor
Johnson Hall State Historic Site
139 Hall Ave.
Johnstown, NY 12095

or email to: Antonio.aresco@parks.ny.gov

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the agency’s operating needs.

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.