Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleParks & Recreation Aide 4-5 (2 positions)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $18.49 to $19.85 Hourly
"Other" Explanation Work shift may vary to include weekends, weekdays, nights, and holidays as necessary, but will normally be 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., or 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. during the winter months, and 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during summer months.
Workday
Minimum Qualifications No Minimum Qualifications per Civil Service.
See Additional Comments for operating needs.
Duties Description DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The selected candidate will work on the Regional Road Crew under the direction of the Road Crew Maintenance Supervisor and the Regional Maintenance Supervisor. The primary work for this position will involve:
• Operating heavy equipment to perform road maintenance and driving large trucks.
• Operating garbage trucks and heavy equipment such as backhoes, loaders, skid steers, rollers, graders, etc. to perform maintenance tasks effectively.
• Operating a truck/trailer combination to transport heavy equipment to and from job sites.
• Applying working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment associated with road maintenance to ensure proper operation and upkeep.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards, procedures, and applicable codes and regulations related to road maintenance.
• Performing medium to heavy manual labor as part of daily tasks.
Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
• Work shift may vary to include weekends, weekdays, nights, and holidays as necessary, but will normally be 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., or 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. during the winter months, and 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during summer months.
• 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 possess or obtain a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License* with air brake endorsement that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be capable of operating a truck/trailer combination.
• Must have the ability to understand and carry out instructions, including in writing.
*Under the provision of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The incumbent is required to participate in pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
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.
Email Address allegany.employment@parks.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the agency’s operational 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 website at Employment Regions - NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (www.parks.ny.gov/employment). Please forward your resume and completed application by email to allegany.employment@parks.ny.gov to:
Allegany State Park
Attn: Paula Barber
2373 ASP Rt. 1, Ste. 3
Salamanca, NY 14779
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.