Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark and Recreation Aide 6 - Service and Repair Mechanic Aide (Saratoga Regional Maintenance)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $20.94 to $20.94 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Saratoga

Street Address Saratoga Spa State Park

19 Roosevelt Drive

City Saratoga Springs

StateNY

Zip Code12866

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

Preferred Qualification:
One year of employment experience in general building construction or maintenance, 6 months of which in heavy equipment operation OR completion of an appropriate two-year technical/trades school course.

Duties Description Under the direction of the Regional Maintenance Supervisor, the selected candidate will primarily support the region’s Motor Equipment Service Mechanics by performing semi-skilled and un-skilled labor. Duties include but are not limited to:
* The candidate will primarily work on the repair and maintenance of self-propelled and non-self-propelled small engine equipment (cleaning parts, lubrication, changing filters, sharpening mower blades), as well as diagnostic and repair work under the supervision of skilled tradesmen.
* Assist in maintaining shop tools and equipment while keeping a clean and organized work area.
* The candidate may be assigned to work independently on a project or under other tradespersons, depending on the region's needs.
* Ability to follow instructions.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 willing to attend safety and technical training to further knowledge on a broad range of equipment.
* Ability to work outdoors year-round.
* Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor and be capable of medium – heavy lifting.
* Must be able to effectively communicate with other staff and park patrons in a professional and knowledgeable manner.

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

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Justin Thomas

Telephone 518-584-2002

Fax

Email Address Saratoga.Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Saratoga Spa State Park

19 Roosevelt Drive

City Saratoga Springs

State NY

Zip Code 12866

 

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 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 https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdf

Please forward your application and resume, if available, within (10) business days of the posting of this notice to NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or email to: Saratoga.Employment@parks.ny.gov If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Justin Thomas at 518-584-2002.

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.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask or mandate in any form, that an applicant for employment provide their current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov

POSTING DATE: October 25, 2024 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: November 8, 2024

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