Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 5-7 (Marsha P. Johnson State Park)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $20.45 to $24.13 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Variable. Seasonal – 40 hours per week<br /> *Possible extension to the 2026 Season depending on funding and operational need.

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 Kings

Street Address Marsha P. Johnson State Park

90 Kent Avenue

City Brooklyn

StateNY

Zip Code11211

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the supervision of a higher-level supervisor or Park Management, the Park & Recreation Aide:
• Performs general park and facility maintenance, customer service, and program support.
• Will be assigned to opening or closing shift of park operations.
• Maintains the park and facilities to ensure a clean and safe environment, which includes maintenance, sanitizing of various facilities, and trash or debris removal.
• Receives training to utilize a variety of hand and power-driven mechanical equipment such as mowers, blowers, and line trimmers etc.
• Interact with patrons to resolve questions as needed, disseminate information, and provide excellent customer service.
• Patrol the park grounds on foot or in a state vehicle as assigned to maintain a safe and secure presence, report conditions and enforce park rules.
• Supports park programming including staffing, set-up and break-down for all events.

Minimum Qualifications NO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS TITLE PER CIVIL SERVICE.



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Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor; must be able to lift at least 30 pounds.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate with park patrons and community or program partners.
• 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. If not licensed at the time of appointment, the appointee must obtain a driver’s license without restrictions or conditions within a year of appointment.
• Must possess ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, mowers, and line trimmers.
• Must be willing to work outdoors year-round and in all weather conditions.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• May be required to report to other facilities throughout the NYC Region on an as-needed basis.


BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s 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 has 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.

How to Apply

Name Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address NYCVacancies@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building

163 West 125th Street, 17th floor

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10027

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:

If you feel you meet the agency's operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications. The employment application (Part 1 – Pre-Interview Form S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward these three required items by email to nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov.

Application information should be emailed to NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office at nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Park & Rec Aide 5 - 7 MPJSP" in the title of your e-mail for consideration. Electronic submissions are encouraged.

All 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 agency's operating needs.