Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleHeavy Equipment Operator Helper (Park and Rec Aide 6)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $20.33 to $20.33 Hourly
Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.
Preferred Qualification: One year of employment experience in general building construction or maintenance, 6 months of which in heavy equipment operation OR completion of an appropriate two-year technical/trades school course.
Duties Description Under the supervision of the Regional Maintenance Supervisor, the selected candidate will primarily support the region’s Heavy Equipment Operator by performing semi-skilled and un-skilled labor. Duties include but are not limited to:
• The selected candidate will be required to assist journey-level staff with heavy equipment across the Saratoga/Capital Region.
• Assist with operating a variety of self-propelled and other equipment in maintaining and repairing the park’s general infrastructure, including roads, landscaping and grading, logging operations, dump truck and trailer operations, drainage work, sign installation, and snow and ice control.
• The selected candidate will be assigned to a variety of maintenance tasks to support of facility maintenance programs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and assist mechanics in more extensive equipment maintenance and repair.
• Once trained, the candidate will be responsible for safely operating equipment, using hand tools, operating a vehicle, loading and unloading equipment and supplies, site and tool clean up, and other job-related tasks, as assigned by the Heavy Equipment Operator.
• The candidate may be assigned to work independently on a project or under other tradespersons based on the needs of the Region.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
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.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Ability to communicate in writing and to read and comprehend written material.
• Applicants must possess a valid New York State Driver’s License.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with other staff and park patrons in a professional and knowledgeable manner.
• Experience in the maintenance of a park or similar facility is desirable.
• Must be capable of safely driving up to two hours one-way using a work vehicle.
• Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds continuously and 100 pounds occasionally in the performance of duties.
Additional Comments BENEFITS:
There are various benefits that a permanent employee is entitled to, based on their negotiating unit:
• Vacation, Holiday, Sick, And Personal Leave
• Health Care Coverage
• Retirement Plan
• Payroll Deduction Savings Plans
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program (EWP)
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.
Telephone 518-279-1155 (option #1)
Email Address Saratoga.Employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Saratoga Spa State Park
Regional Maintenance
Notes on ApplyingTO APPLY:
If 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 https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdf
Please forward your application and resume, if available, to Betty Cornell, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or email to: saratoga.employment@parks.ny.gov
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Justin Thomas at 518-584-2002.
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.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask or mandate in any form, that an applicant for employment provide their current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at Info@oer.ny.gov
POSTING DATE: March 28, 2024 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: April 11, 2024
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency