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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 2

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $17.11 to $17.11 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Saturday-Wednesday

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 5 AM

To 1:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Niagara

Street Address Niagara Maintenance

1410 Buffalo Avenue

City Niagara Falls

StateNY

Zip Code14303

Minimum Qualifications No Minimum Qualifications per Civil Service.

See Additional Comments for operating needs.

Duties Description DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Perform routine activities such as building and grounds maintenance, including operation and maintenance of basic equipment such as string trimmers and lawn mowers.
•Perform repetitive trash collection and removal daily.
•Assist in the upkeep and repair of park furnishings (bench repair and graffiti removal) and road/path repair.
•May interact with park patrons to resolve concerns, answer questions, and provide general directions.
•May assist with housekeeping as needed during busy weekends.

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.
• Applicant must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Applicant must be able to operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of mechanical equipment. This includes trucks, lawn mowers, and string trimmers.
• Applicant must be able to work both independently and with others.
• Applicant must have the ability to communicate effectively with fellow staff and park patrons.
• Applicant must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

BENEFITS:
There are various benefits that a seasonal employee may be entitled to, based on their negotiating unit and tenure with New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation:
· Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and Personal Leave
· Retirement Plan
· Paid Parental Leave
· Payroll Deduction Savings Plans and Tuition Assistance Programs


Learn more about our benefits for seasonal employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

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

Name Courtney Zimmerman

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Niagara.Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Regional Business Office, Niagara Falls State Park

P.O. Box 1132

City Niagara Falls

State NY

Zip Code 14303

Notes on ApplyingIf interested, please send a resume and three references to the address below by April 20, 2024.

If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and 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 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 Courtney Zimmerman, Regional Business Office, Niagara Falls State Park, P.O. Box 1132, Niagara Falls, NY 14303. Resumes may also be emailed to: Niagara.Employment@parks.ny.gov.

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