Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 3 (Maintenance)

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $18.19 to $18.19 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 40 hours/week; some weekends and holidays may be required.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Orange

Street Address Sterling Forest State Park

116 Old Forge Road

City Tuxedo

StateNY

Zip Code10987

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Manager at Sterling Forest State Park, the selected candidate’s duties will include, but not be limited to:
• Performing grounds maintenance involving the use and maintenance of hand tools and gas-powered equipment. Tasks include mowing, weed whacking, and trimming hedges.
• Assist higher-level personnel in various semi-skilled building repair tasks including but not limited to carpentry (minor wood replacement and building repairs), masonry (pouring sidewalks and pads), electrical (changing switches and light fixtures, light bulbs, and breakers), and plumbing tasks (faucet changing and bathroom winterizing).
• Must be comfortable working independently (following instruction from higher-level staff), as well as in a team setting.

Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualifications 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.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess skills in both maintenance and outdoor work.
• Must be able to work at heights from ladders.
• Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.


BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and is eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage. There is opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time & service requirements has been met. For more information, please visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

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

How to Apply

Name Michael McElroy

Telephone

Fax

Email Address SterlingforestSP@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Sterling Forest State Park

116 Old Forge Rd

City Tuxedo

State NY

Zip Code 10987

 

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 at: https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Palisades.pdf
or scan the QR code below.

Please forward your application and resume to Michael McElroy, Park Manager 2, Sterling Forest State Park, 116 Old Forge Rd, Tuxedo NY 10987, or email to SterlingForestSP@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “PRA3 – Maintenance – Sterling Forest State Park”. If you have any questions concerning the position, please 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.