Position Information

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark and Recreation Aide 3 (Cleaner - Heckscher State Park)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitAPSU-Agency Police Services Unit (PBAofNYS)

Salary RangeFrom $18.19 to $18.19 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Thursday - Monday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (April – June / September – October) Wednesday – Sunday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (July – September)

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Suffolk

Street Address Heckscher State Park

1 Heckscher State Parkway

City East Islip

StateNY

Zip Code11730

Job Specifics

Duties Description Heckscher State Park is looking for a full-time, seasonal cottage cleaner to assist the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) in maintaining 15 rental cottages throughout our operating season from April to October at Heckscher State Park. Duties include, but are not limited to:
• All aspects of cleaning public rental spaces.
o Dusting, vacuuming, glass cleaning, and mopping.
o Bathroom cleaning and disinfecting.
• Inventorizing and restocking cottage supplies.
• Inspecting both the interior and exterior of cottages for maintenance issues.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Applicants should have ability to work independently in highly public settings
• Must be able to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time outside and lift up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS:
There are various benefits that a permanent 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.

How to Apply

Name Brad Cameron

Telephone 631 - 581 -2101

Fax

Email Address Bradley.Cameron@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Heckscher State Park,

City East Islip

State NY

Zip Code 11730

 

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 by visiting the website https://parks.ny.gov/regions/long-island/default.aspx.



Please forward your application and resume, if available to Brad Cameron at: Bradley.Cameron@parks.ny.gov by 4/1/2026. For any questions regarding the position, please reach out to Brad Cameron by email at Bradley.Cameron@parks.ny.gov and/or by phone at 631-581-2101


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.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency