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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/19/25

Applications Due11/02/25

Vacancy ID200722

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark and Recreation Aide 6 - Maintenance and Patrol - Schuyler Mansion (Part-Time)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $21.57 to $21.57 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 0%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Part-time (16-24 hours/week), Saturday - Monday, 5PM - 1AM and/or 1AM - 9AM

Hours Per Week 16-24

Workday

From 5 PM

To 1 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Schuyler Mansion 

2 Catherine Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12202

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Historic Site Manager or the Park Supervisor, the selected candidate will be involved in every aspect of historic site maintenance.
Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Operate self-propelled equipment and use such power equipment as a snow blower, weeder, and lawn mower.
• Perform building and ground maintenance and cleaning activities
• Upkeep of grounds, including such seasonal tasks as mowing, weeding, snow & ice removal; During fall months, the candidate will focus on leaf removal and maintaining equipment for the next season. During the winter months, the candidate will assist in snow removal and shoveling.
• Upkeep of buildings, including light maintenance such as cleaning restrooms, collecting trash, mopping, and vacuuming
• May also be required to drive a state vehicle off-site to other facilities for training or when scheduled for special events.
• May also serve as a representative to the public during special events, or perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform regular rounds of the historic site and buildings to ensure the safety of patrons, employees, and site assets, checking and locking doors, windows, and gates
• Will be responsible for using mechanical and electronic security devices during each shift.
• Check site mechanicals to be sure they are all in proper working order and reporting any issues
• Keep a log summarizing activities and all unusual circumstances is required.
• Perform regular rounds of the historic site and buildings to ensure the safety of patrons, employees, and site assets, checking and locking doors, windows, and gates.
• Will be responsible for using mechanical and electronic security devices during each shift.
• Check site mechanicals to be sure they are all in proper working order and reporting any issues.
• Keep a log summarizing activities and all unusual circumstances is required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No minimum qualification 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.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor, including medium-heavy lifting and using step ladders.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employees’ 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 have 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.

Name Heidi Hill

Telephone

Fax

Email Address HEIDI.HILL@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Schuyler Mansion

32 Catherine Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12202

 

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 historic site 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/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdf

Please forward your application and resume, if available, to Heidi.hill@parks.ny.gov or, call 518-434-0834 for additional information. Electronic submissions are preferred.

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.

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