Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleParks and Recreation Aide 3 - John Jay State Historic Site - Taconic Region
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $18.19 to $18.19 Hourly
"Other" Explanation Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, may include weekends, evenings, and holidays
Workday
Duties Description Duties include but are not limited to:
• Perform building and ground maintenance and cleaning activities.
• Operate a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, tractors, mowers, line trimmers, and power saws.
• Assist in building and repairing roads, paths, picnic tables, benches, trails, and park equipment.
• Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices, assisting, and directing staff, and working with patrons to minimize potential problems.
• Maintain records including those pertaining to daily maintenance, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and personal timekeeping.
• Assist in other areas of park operations as needed.
• Assist and direct staff and work with patrons to enforce park rules and ensure proper customer service.
• Assist with pruning and tree removal activities involving the operation of chain saw, wood splitter and chipper.
Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualification per Civil Service.
See additional comments for operational needs.
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.
• Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Must be able to act independently with a minimal amount of direct supervision.
• Must be able to work a variable schedule that may occasionally include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience performing facility and operations work in a park setting or related field
BENEFITS:
There are various benefits that a seasonal employee is entitled to, based on their time worked with the agency:
• New York State Retirement Plan Membership Eligibility
• Health Insurance and Vacation/Sick/Personal Time Off eligibility after a period of service.
• Tuition Assistance Programs
Learn more about our benefits for seasonal state 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 taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Taconic Regional Headquarters
9 Old Post Rd
Notes on ApplyingAll candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the operational needs for the position. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or “the cloud.”
Your application must be received by March 23, 2026 and submitted via email to taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Vacancy ID 211561 - PRA3 – John Jay SHS” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the operational needs. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the operational needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.