Position Information

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 3 - Niagara Falls State Park (Maintenance)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

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 Variable schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Typical hours will be 2:00PM – 10:30PM

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 2 PM

To 10:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Niagara

Street Address Niagara Falls State Park Maintenance

1410 Buffalo Ave.

City Niagara Falls

StateNY

Zip Code14303

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of the second shift Park Supervisor 2, SG-14, the incumbent will assist with removing trash and litter throughout the park, perform basic landscaping tasks which include operation of push mowers and weed trimmers, perform basic maintenance repairs to park furnishings, lock and open restrooms, cold patch repair roads and parking areas, and deliver parcels throughout the park.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Performs simple maintenance activities such as restocking shelves, fixing or replacing restroom hardware, unclogging toilets and sinks, replacing faucets and washers.
• Operation and basic maintenance of vehicles and power-driven equipment.
• May assist with upkeep and repair of park furnishings.
• Assist as directed during emergencies, performing traffic and crowd control.

Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualifications 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.
• Must be able to work a variable schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor and lift up to 50 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. There may be 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 Derek McClain

Telephone 716-285-3892

Fax

Email Address derek.mcclain@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Niagara Falls State Park

P.O. Box 1132

City Niagara Falls

State NY

Zip Code 14303

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the agency 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 can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment.

Please forward your application and resume, if available, within (10) calendar days of the posting of this notice to Derek McClain, Niagara Falls State Park, P.O. Box 1132, Niagara Falls, NY 14303. Resumes may also be emailed to: derek.mcclain@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “PRA3 - NF Maintenance"

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the agency’s operating needs.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Please be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEP OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.