Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 4-6 - Summer Seasonal (SCSP)

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $19.04 to $21.57 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Variable. Seasonal, 40 hours per week. Possible extension dependent on funding and operational need.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Kings

Street Address Shirley Chisholm State Park

950 Fountain Ave/1750 Pennsylvania Ave

City Brooklyn

StateNY

Zip Code11239

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Supervisor and higher-level managers, the Park and Recreation Aide will be responsible for grounds upkeep, general facility maintenance, and visitor experience at Shirley Chisholm State Park.

• Daily upkeep of the park facility, including opening or closing gates, securing park at the end of the day, picking up debris and litter, garbage removal, snow and ice removal, cleaning shared restrooms and common spaces, trail maintenance, landscaping, weeding, mowing and tool/equipment upkeep.
• Patrol the park grounds on foot or in a state vehicle as assigned to maintain a safe and secure presence, report conditions, assist visitors, and enforce park rules.
• Direct traffic within park entrances, keep pedestrian crosswalks clear, ensure continuous flow of traffic in parking lot and main entrance.
• Staff entrance booths, greet Park patrons in a friendly and courteous manner, track visitation, assist with directions and clearly communicate key information like park rules, operating hours, areas of interest, or address patron concerns.
• With training and supervision, employee will operate and perform routine maintenance and minor repair work using a variety of hand and small engine or power-driven equipment including mowers, leaf-blowers, and weed whackers.
• Occasionally assists with public programming, seasonal events, maintenance, and operations projects onsite, and throughout the NYC region.
• Other duties may be as assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications NO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS TITLE PER CIVIL SERVICE.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience with customer service, maintenance, and/or horticulture
• Bilingual, Spanish language proficiency.

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 able to perform medium to heavy physical labor and must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to work outdoors, in all weather conditions.
• Applicants must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Applicants must be willing to travel to NYS Parks throughout the NYC Region and the 5 Boroughs.



BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements has been met.

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 Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address NYCVacancies@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building

163 West 125th Street, 17th floor

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10027

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:

If you feel you meet the agency's operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications. 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 www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward these three required items by email to nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov.

Application information should be emailed to NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office at nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov. You must include "P&RA 4-6 Summer Seasonal - SCSP" in the title of your e-mail for consideration. Electronic submissions are encouraged.

All 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 agency's operating needs.