Position Information

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 2 - Maintenance - Fort Montgomery State Historic Site

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $17.62 to $17.62 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday; 7:15 AM – 3:45 PM; Start Date: April 30, 2026 – December 23, 2026

Hours Per Week 24

Workday

From 7 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Orange

Street Address Fort Montgomery State Historic Site

690 Route 9W

City Fort Montomgery

StateNY

Zip Code10922

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of the Site Manager at Fort Montgomery State Historic Site, the selected candidate’s duties will include, but not be limited to:
• Assisting with grounds maintenance including mowing, weed whacking, grass and leaf blowing, raking trails, clearing and removing brush, debris and garbage.
• Assisting with cleaning and maintaining the site museum including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning and maintaining restrooms.
• Transporting fuel, supplies, equipment, and trash.
• Assisting with occasional historic ruins stabilization.
• Attending mandatory NY State trainings.
• This position involves working outdoors in variable weather conditions, as well as working independently with minimal supervision.
• Adhere to the agency’s Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.

Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications for this title per Civil Service.

See additional comments for operational needs.

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.
• Basic maintenance/groundskeeping experience and familiarity with operation of maintenance equipment is preferred but not required.
• Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor and be able to lift at least 40 pounds.

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.

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

How to Apply

Name Peter Cutul

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Peter.Cutul@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 690 Route 9W

City Fort Montgomery

State NY

Zip Code 10922

 

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

Please forward your application and resume to Peter Cutul at Peter.Cutul@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “PRA2 – Maintenance - Fort Montgomery”. 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.