Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitlePark & Recreation Aide 4 (Maintenance)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $12.50 to $12.50 Hourly
Minimum Qualifications - Applicant must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver’s license.
- Applicant must have a strong work ethic and be able to communicate effectively with site staff.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Ability to read equipment manuals, instructional materials and agency documents.
- Ability to work weekends, holidays and occasional evenings.
- Basic maintenance experience and familiarity with the operation of maintenance equipment.
Duties Description Under the supervision of higher-level personnel at the Fort Montgomery State Historic Site, duties will include:
-Assisting with a wide range of museum and grounds maintenance, cleaning and additional tasks as needed.
-Grounds work could include, but is not limited to, tasks such as mowing, trimming and raking of lawns; maintenance and improvement of trails, landscape, decorative plantings, signage, viewing platforms, archaeological features/historic structure remains; and trash removal.
-Cleaning will include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and dusting of all public and staff spaces and restrooms.
-Additional tasks may include running errands, tracking, ordering and obtaining supplies, setting up special equipment and oversight of the parking lot or program areas during special events as needed.
Additional Comments The position requires work on some weekend days and may occasionally entail schedule adjustment to assist with evening or other after-hours special events.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Palisades.employment@parks.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the Agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for a seasonal position, please submit a resume, employment application, and 3 work related references. 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:
https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1.pdf
You can also obtain an Employment Application from your local park office or your region’s administrative headquarters.
For a list of OPRHP’s eleven regions, please visit https://parks.ny.gov/regions/.
Please forward your application and resume, if available, to Palisades.employment@parks.ny.gov – using the subject line “Seasonal Employment 2021 - Maintenance”

