Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitlePark Worker 3 (Olana & Clermont Historic Sites) three (3) positions)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $41399 to $50884 Annually
"Other" Explanation 40 hours per week. <br />-Evenings, weekends, and holidays are required.
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 trade’s assistant under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson.
*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
Duties Description Under the supervision of the Park Manager 1 overseeing maintenance and operations at Olana and Clermont State Historic Sites, the Park Worker 3 will perform varied maintenance and operations duties alternating between both facilities. Duties will include but are not limited to:
• Assisting Trades crews with semi-skilled repairs to historic structures and facilities, including carpentry, plumbing, electric, painting, and masonry that will preserve or restore the original fabric of historic buildings and structures.
• Working alongside Trades staff to read blueprints or rough sketches for work to be performed.
• Demonstrating a general knowledge of modern safety and practices and code compliance.
• Completing routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment.
• Completing buildings, grounds, and tree maintenance among other medium to heavy labor tasks, including evaluation, pruning, felling and removal of trees using a chain saw, bucket truck, and chipper.
• Keeping records of daily maintenance, purchasing, and other tasks completed.
• Supervising lower-level staff, including training, assigning work, and evaluating.
• Assisting in emergency situations, with snow removal, and with building and repairing roads, paths, benches, trails and park equipment.
• Providing occasional assistance with maintenance and operations at other State Park facilities as needed.
• Assisting with routine maintenance of water treatment systems as needed.
• Communicating effectively with other staff and park visitors.
Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess or obtain a Class C Water Treatment Certification within the probationary period or at the next available offering.
• Must complete Game of Logging (Levels 1 and 2) or approved equivalent as well as other associated trainings by the end of the 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 possess or obtain a Class C Water Treatment Certification within the probationary period or at the next available offering.
• Must complete Game of Logging (Levels 1 and 2) or approved equivalent as well as other associated trainings by the end of the probationary period or at the next class offering as a term and condition of employment.
BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off
• 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays
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 Leave
It is the responsibility of applicants to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.
Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Taconic Regional Maintenance
5720 Route 9-G
Notes on ApplyingAll qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.
It is the responsibility of applicants to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
If are interested in being considered for this position, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters, or 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 to taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “PW3 Olana and Clermont Maintenance.” All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.