Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $41399 to $50884 Annually
"Other" Explanation Variable Hours; Mondays and Tuesdays as pass days, 7am - 3:30pm on weekdays, 1pm - 9:30pm on weekends + holidays from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Workday
Minimum Qualifications • One year of experience in the operation and / or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility. In addition to operations and maintenance, the following types of experience are also qualifying: law enforcement or security, firefighting, environmental education, environmental stewardship, natural resource management, forest management, wildlife management or
preservation, or historic preservation or interpretation;
OR
• One year of military service in any of the military branches;
OR
• An Associate’s or higher-level degree, or 60 credit hours of college level coursework;
OR
• Completion of an appropriate two-year technical / trades school program or two years' experience as a trades assistant under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson.
If verifiable, we will accept and prorate part-time and volunteer experience.
Duties Description Under the general supervision of higher-level personnel, the incumbent will:
• Operate Garbage Truck working Saturdays and Sundays Memorial Day Weekend until Labor Day.
• Operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment, including trucks, tractors, mowers and power saws.
• Load and unload cargo from vehicles and storage.
• Perform building and grounds maintenance, including trash collection and comfort station cleaning.
• Assist with traffic control and parking of vehicles
• Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities in a variety of trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and mechanical repairs and painting.
• Assist in building and repairing roads, paths, picnic tables, benches, trails and park equipment and works in other areas of park operations as needed.
• Assign, supervise, review, train, and evaluate work of lower-level employees.
• Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices, assisting and directing staff, and working with patrons to minimize potential problems.
• Assist in snow removal, shoveling snow, and will operate vehicles to plow snow during the winter months.
• Assist in general swimming pool maintenance and operation. Assists in maintaining appropriate filtration and chemical treatment of pool.
Additional Comments OPERATING 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 physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Must have the ability to supervise others, communicate effectively, and read and comprehend written materials.
• Must possess or obtain Game of Logging training within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess or obtain a valid Pool Operator Certification within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off
• PEF & CSEA: 44 days – 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays
• M/C: 39 days – 13 vacation days, 8 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays
• Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership • NYS Deferred Compensation • Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) • Paid Parental / Family Leave
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.
Name Christian Nielsen Jr., Park Manager 3
Email Address palisades.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Rockland Lake State Park
P.O. Box 217
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 at: https://parks.ny.gov/regions/palisades/default.aspx
Please forward your application and resume, if available, to Christian Nielsen Jr., Park Manager 3, Rockland Lake State Park, P.O. Box 217, Congers, NY 10920. You can email your application and resume to palisades.employment@parks.ny.gov and include “Park Worker 3 RLSP” in the subject line of your email.
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.