Position Information

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Worker 3 (John Jay Homestead)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Schedule is Monday-Friday with occasional nights and weekends

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Westchester

Street Address John Jay Homestead

400 Jay Street

City Katonah

StateNY

Zip Code10536

Job Specifics

Duties Description Duties of the Park Worker 3 will include but not be limited to:

• Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities in a variety of trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical repairs.
• Perform building and ground maintenance and cleaning activities.
• Operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, tractors, mowers, line trimmers, and power saws.
• Operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of mechanical systems including fire detection and protection system, HVAC, and water treatment system.
• Assist with pruning and tree trimming activities involving the operation of chain saw, stump grinder, bucket truck, and chipper.
• Assist with traffic control and parking of vehicles.
• Assist in building and repairing roads, paths, picnic tables, benches, trails, and park equipment.
• Assign, supervise, review, train, and evaluate work of lower-level employees.
• Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices, assisting, and directing staff, and working with patrons to minimize potential problems.
• Maintain records including those pertaining to daily maintenance, Automated External Defibrillator, and personal timekeeping.
• Assist in snow removal, shoveling, and operate vehicles to plow snow during the winter months.
• Act independently with a minimal amount of direct supervision.
• Assist and direct staff and work with patrons to enforce park rules and ensure proper customer service.
• Assist in other areas of park operations as needed.

Minimum Qualifications One year of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility;
OR - One year of experience in any of the following fields:
• Law enforcement or security
• Firefighting
• Emergency Medical Services
• Environmental education or stewardship
• Natural resources management (e.g., forest management, wildlife management/preservation)
• Historic preservation or interpretation
• Landscaping or grounds maintenance
OR - One year of military service in any branch of the United States Armed Forces;
OR - Thirty (30) semester credit hours* of college-level coursework from an accredited college or university;
OR - Completion of a two-year technical/trades school program;
OR - Two years of experience as a trade assistant working under the direct supervision of a skilled tradesperson.

*Your credit hours must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.

Additional Comments Operating Needs:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Must be able to work a variable schedule that may occasionally include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must have the ability to operate a chainsaw and must complete OPRHP Sawyer Training or equivalent within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment. This training will be provided by OPRHP.
• Must obtain a Grade "C" Water Operator's Certification within the probation period.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience performing facility and operations work in a park setting or related field.

BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

Paid Time Off:
• CSEA: 44 days – 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays

Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental Leave

Positions located within Westchester County are also eligible to receive an additional $4,000 annual Mid-Hudson adjustment.

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 Heather Iannucci

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street John Jay Homestead

400 Jay Street

City Katonah

State NY

Zip Code 10536

 

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, via the agency’s internal intranet site, or by downloading an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website link below:

https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Taconic.pdf

Your application and resume must be received by August 25, 2026, and submitted via email to: taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line "Park Worker 3 - John Jay"

Please submit your materials as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or “the cloud.”

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications, and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

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.

Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.

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.