Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitlePark Worker 3 - Rockland Lake State Park
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $46641 to $56413 Annually
"Other" Explanation Variable, may include weekends and holidays.
Workday
Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Manager or their designee, the selected candidate will perform park maintenance duties. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Perform routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, tractors, mowers, and power saws.
• Operate self-propelled equipment.
• Load and unload cargo from vehicles and storage.
• Perform building and ground maintenance as well as cleaning activities.
• Under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson, assist in performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities in a variety of trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and mechanical repairs.
• Assist in general swimming pool maintenance and operation.
• 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 in snow removal, including shoveling snow and operating vehicles to plow snow during the winter months.
• Assist with pruning and tree trimming activities involving the operation of chainsaws, stump grinders, bucket trucks, and chippers.
• Assist in building and repairing roads, paths, picnic tables, benches, trails, and park equipment
• Manage traffic control and parking of vehicles.
• Assist in other areas of park operations as needed.
• Communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.
• This position also involves communicating in writing, as well as reading and comprehending written material.
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 tradesperson.
*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate part-time and volunteer experience.
Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
• Must be 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.
• 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 possess a valid Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) certification OR successfully complete the Pool Operator Training Session (POTS) offered by OPRHP within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment.
Location Pay:
The hiring rate will be the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 9 ($42,641) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). The job rate will be the sum of the statutory job rate ($52,413) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000).
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
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.
Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov
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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 by visiting the website at https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Palisades.pdf
or scan the QR code below.
Please forward your application and resume to Sheila McCaffrey at employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Park Worker 3 – Rockland Lake – Item #6755” or by mail to Sheila McCaffrey, Human Resources Specialist 2, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12238.
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.