Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleParks & Recreation Aide 5
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $13.04 to $13.04 Hourly
125 Phelps Way
Minimum Qualifications • One year experience in grounds keeping, particularly mowing
• Applicant must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Applicants must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license.
Duties Description Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the seasonal maintenance assistant is responsible for grounds keeping and general facility maintenance, particularly mowing and outdoor work.
• Employee operates and performs landscape maintenance using a variety of hand and power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, mowers, and line trimmers.
• Employee maintains the Preserve’s 32 miles of historic carriage road system by removing fallen trees, pruning low branches, spreading crushed stone, cleaning drainage systems, weedwacking trail shoulders, blowing leaves, digging invasives, and cutting vines.
• Employee assists with cleaning and maintenance of the office, gallery, and restrooms, park operations and traffic control, as needed.
• Employee periodically assists with maintenance and operations at other State Park facilities as needed.
Additional Comments Operational needs:
• Employee must be able to operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, mowers, and line trimmers.
• Applicants must be available to work occasional weekends and holidays.
• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to pitch in
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address susan.antenen@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Rockefeller State Park Preserve
125 Phelps Way
Notes on ApplyingTo apply: You can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, the Taconic Region’s administrative office, from the intranet, or download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.nysparks.com (save application with your name to your computer). Submit a cover letter, resume, and your NYS PARKS application by email to Susan.antenen@parks.ny.gov (include your name & position in subject line) or by mail to Susan Antenen, Rockefeller State Park, 125 Phelps Way, Pleasantville, NY 10570. If you have questions concerning the position, please contact Susan Antenen at (914)-631-1470 ext. 101.