Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 10/21/21
Applications Due: 11/05/21
Vacancy ID: 93146
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitlePark and Recreation Aide 5
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary GradeHourly
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $14 to $14 Hourly
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Labor Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Full Time (must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays if needed)
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 12 AM
To 11:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Westchester
Street Address 15 Walnut Street
City Dobbs Ferry
StateNY
Zip Code10522
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications None
Duties Description Under the supervision of the Park Manager and the Maintenance Supervisor, the Park and Recreaction Aide 5 (PRA5) will:
-Perform routine and semi-skilled grounds keeping and maintenance.
-Complete grounds keeping including, mowing, line trimming, and landscaping.
-Complete equipment maintenance and operation of trucks, wood chippers, and other power equipment.
-Perform landscaping and maintenance on a 26-mile suburban and rustic walking, biking, and hiking trail.
-Operate power driven equipment and hand tools in performance of assigned tasks.
-Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices and working with patrons to minimize potential
problems.
-Perform a variety of administrative duties by assisting with inventory controls, collecting data for projects, and complete other
assignments as needed.
-Work closely with Friends group, the community, and vendors to assure NYS Parks’ mission is met.
Additional Comments -Must have experience and/or familiarity with landscaping and maintenance functions, in general. Experience with landscaping
and maintenance in parks and recreational facilities, preferred.
-Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license as a term and condition of employment.
-Must complete Game of Logging at next available training as a term and condition of employment.
-Chainsaw experience, preferred
-Must communicate effectively and provide exceptional customer service
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Personnel
Telephone
Fax
Email Address Taconic.Employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street 15 Walnut Street
City Dobbs Ferry
State NY
Zip Code 10522
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 park office, your region’s administrative headquarters?? or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Taconic.pdf
Please forward your application and resume, if available, to taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov
All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.
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