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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/14/25

Applications Due10/24/25

Vacancy ID200205

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Worker 3 (Green Lakes SP)

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 5%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Onondaga

Street Address Green Lakes State Park

7900 Green Lakes Road

City Fayetteville

StateNY

Zip Code13066

Duties Description Under the general supervision of higher-level personnel, the incumbent will:
• Operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment, including trucks, tractors, mowers, and power saws.
• Load and unload cargo from vehicles and storage.
• Perform building and grounds maintenance, including trash collection and restroom cleaning.
• Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, installation, and construction tasks including the following: mechanical and motor equipment tasks (oil changes, sharpening blades, replacing belts and hoses), building and carpentry tasks (minor wood replacement and building repairs), plumbing tasks (faucet changing and bathroom winterizing), masonry (pouring sidewalks and pads), and electrical tasks (changing switches and light fixtures, light bulbs, and breakers).
• Assist in building and repairing roads, paths, picnic tables, benches, trails, and park equipment, and work in other areas of the park operations as needed.
• 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.
• Assist with snow removal by shoveling snow and operating vehicles to plow snow during the winter months.

Minimum Qualifications One year of experience* in the operation and / or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility.

In addition to operations and maintenance, the following types of experience are also qualifying: law enforcement or security, firefighting, environmental education, environmental stewardship, natural resource management, forest management, wildlife management or preservation, or historic preservation or interpretation; OR

One year of military service in any of the military branches; OR

An Associate’s or higher-level degree, or 60 credit hours of college level coursework; OR

Completion of an appropriate two-year technical / trades school program or two years' experience as a trades assistant under the supervision of a skilled trades¬person.

*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must be able to work a variable schedule and will be required to work weekends and evening hours as needed.
• Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• 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.
BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

Paid Time Off:
• 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

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.

Name Barbara Sorrells

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Central.Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 6105 East Seneca Turnpike

City Jamesville

State NY

Zip Code 13078

 

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 or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at https://parks.ny.gov/regions/central/default.aspx. Please forward your application and resume, if available, to:

Barbara Sorrells
NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
6105 East Seneca Turnpike
Jamesville, NY 13078

or email to central.employment@parks.ny.gov by the date indicated below.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Charles Halligan at (315) 492-1756.

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

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