Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleParks and Recreation Aide 6 - Night Watch (Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $20.94 to $20.94 Hourly
"Other" Explanation Year-round, Seasonal/Part-Time – 32 hours; Wednesday -Saturday, 5 pm-1 am; Sunday- Tuesday, 5 pm -1 am; Friday-Saturday, 1 am -9 am (Specific work schedule will be discussed during an interview)
Workday
Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Manager, the night watch position will be responsible for protecting the property, buildings, and site during overnight hours.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Patrol the grounds to carry out intermittent building security checks.
• Secure the park gates and buildings.
• Respond to any incidents that occur.
• Enforce rules and regulations to maintain order on the property.
• Maintain logs and documentation of any incidents or unusual activities that occur.
• Assist with evacuations or other emergency procedures as needed.
• Coordinate with Park Police, Fire Department, and other site staff to ensure the safety and security of the visitors and properties.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualification:
No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.
See Additional Comments for operating needs.
Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license as a term and condition of employment.
• NYS Security Guard License is preferred, not required.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to walk and stand for an undetermined amount of time.
• Candidate must have the ability to effectively interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly and professional manner.
• This position requires the candidate to be available evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be willing to keep current on all mandated safety trainings, including First Aid and CPR/AED.
BENEFITS:
There are various benefits that a Year-Round, Seasonal/Part-Time employee is entitled to, based on their negotiating unit:
• Vacation, Holiday, Sick, And Personal Leave
• Health Care Coverage
• Retirement Plan
• Payroll Deduction Savings Plans
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program (EWP)
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Saratoga.Employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site
32 Catherine Street
Notes on ApplyingTO APPLY:
If 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 by visiting the website https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdf
Please forward your application and resume to Heidi Hill, Historic Site Manager, 32 Catherine Street, Albany, NY 12202. Resumes may also be emailed to Saratoga.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.
POSTING DATE: March 18, 2025 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: April 1, 2025
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency