Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $39022 to $47968 Annually
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 trades¬person, or completion of an appropriate two-year technical/trades school course.
Duties Description Under the general direction of the Park Manager for Lakeside State Park, the incumbent for this position will have the following specific duties:
• Supervise seasonal employees, perform park maintenance and operational duties.
• When not in a supervisory capacity, the incumbent will perform various maintenance activities including but not limited to painting, minor electrical tasks (changing switches and light fixtures, light bulbs, breakers), minor plumbing work, minor mechanical work, and minor carpentry tasks.
• Operate power-driven machinery such as trucks, tractors, skid loaders, aerial bucket trucks and mowers.
• Perform tree and brush work that at times requires the use of a chainsaw and wood chipper.
• Perform various grounds maintenance duties such as landscaping, collecting refuse/litter, cleaning comfort stations, clearing and maintaining roads and trails including winter snow removal.
• The incumbent will also be expected to be deployed to perform work during emergency events as directed by the State Emergency Management Operations Center and/or NYSPRHP management.
Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license as a term and condition of employment.
• Must obtain a valid NYS CDL Class B with air-brake and “N” endorsement within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
• Must have the ability to operate a chainsaw and complete equivalent training to Game of Logging 1,2 and 3 during the next available training session.
• Must possess Hazardous Tree assessment certification or be able to obtain certification within the probationary period.
• Must have basic computer knowledge skills including, email use, internet use, and Microsoft Office 365 programs.
• The incumbent will be required to work a variable schedule including weekends, holidays, days and evenings, especially during peak operating season between April and October.
***Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The candidate 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
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Email Address Genesee.Employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
1 Letchworth State Park
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 www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward your application and resume, to Deanna Flint, Letchworth State Park, 1 Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY 14427 or by email to Genesee.Employment@parks.ny.gov. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.
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