Position Information

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks & Recreation Aide 1-5 (Niagara Region)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $16 to $24.13 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Variable. Seasonal

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County To Be Determined

Street Address Niagara Region

See additional comments under “Job Specifics” for work locations.

City TBD

StateNY

Zip Code00000

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the supervision of a higher-level supervisor or Park Management, the Park & Recreation Aide 1-5:

Maintain grounds, roadways, walkways and paths. Clear flower beds of debris and litter, prep and maintain gardens for planting and upkeep. Clean grounds and structures by sweeping, raking, shoveling, mowing, removing debris, leaves, branches, snow, ice or trash. Cutting grass, cleaning comfort stations, rest rooms, and buildings. Direct the parking of cars during large events. Employees may also provide patrons with information regarding park facilities and use, perform routine office tasks such as filing, copying, answering telephones. Sell tickets to park patrons; make change and prepare standard reports of daily receipts by reconciling money received with the value of the tickets issued.

The duties of this position may also include but are not limited to the following (depending on the work site/assignment):
• Parks & Recreation Aide 1 ($16.00/hour):
o General maintenance, landscaping, mowing, weed whacking, garbage collection.

• Parks & Recreation Aide 2 ($17.62/hour):
o Also perform the tasks of the PRA 1. Maintains grounds, roads, and trails; clears shrubs, grass, leaves and debris; bathroom cleaning, snow/ice removal, litter removal, Could perform booth operations and cash collection.

• Parks & Recreation Aide 3 ($18.19/hour):
o Also perform the tasks of the PRA 2. Maintains grounds, roads and trails, assists patrons with general information, toll booth, litter and trash removal, bathroom cleaning, fixes and repairs, event set up, direct parking for vehicle entry, could include light office duties, phones. Could perform booth operations and cash collection.

• Parks & Recreation Aide 4 ($19.04/hour):
o Perform the duties of PRA 1-3, as well as function as crew leaders, giving instructions and providing assistance to lower-level seasonal staff. Perform additional tasks such as crew leader, shift lead, head cashier, and park operations.

• Parks & Recreation Aide 5 ($20.45/hour):
o Perform the duties of PRA 1-4, as well as higher volume of tasks.

Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

Additional Comments You may be assigned to work in one of the following locations:

Earl W. Brydges Artpark
450 South 4th Street
Lewiston, NY 14092

Knox Farm State Park
437 Buffalo Road
East Aurora, NY 14052

Buffalo Harbor Niagara Maintenance
1111 Furhmann Blvd.
Buffalo, NY 14203

1410 Buffalo Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14303

Beaver Island State Park
2136 West Oakfield Road
Grand Island, NY 14072

Niagara Falls State Park
1 Prospect Park
P.O. Box 1132
Niagara Falls, NY 14303

Castellani/Admin.
3160 DeVeaux Woods Drive
Niagara Falls, NY 14305

Whirlpool/Regional Maintenance
2630 Whirlpool Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14305

DeVeaux Woods State Park
3180 DeVeaux Woods Drive
Niagara Falls, NY 14305

Wilson-Tuscarora State Park
3371 West Lake Road
P.O. Box 324
Wilson, NY 14172

Evangola State Park
10191 Old Lake Shore Road
Irving, NY 14081

Woodlawn Beach State Park
S3580 Lakeshore Road
Blasdell, NY 14219

Fort Niagara State Park
1 Maintenance Road
Youngstown, NY 14174

Joseph Davis State Park
4130 River Road
Youngstown, NY 14174

Four Mile Creek State Park
1055 Lake Road
Youngstown, NY 14174

Golden Hill State Park
9691 Lower Lake Road
Barker, NY 14012

Operational Needs:
• The duties of this position may require you to have and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows you to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. Failure to maintain a valid driver’s license may result in removal from this position.

Operational needs will be discussed at the time of the interview and appointment. Failure to maintain proper licensing may result in removal from this position.

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.

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment.

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

How to Apply

Name Niagara Region

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Niagara.Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Niagara Regional Business Office

3160 DeVeaux Woods Drive

City Niagara Falls

State NY

Zip Code 14305

 

Notes on ApplyingIf 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 niagara.employment@parks.ny.gov.

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.