Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitlePark and Recreation Aide 5
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $14 to $14 Hourly
"Other" Explanation Full Time (must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays if needed)
Workday
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.
Email Address Taconic.Employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
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.