Park and Recreation Aide 2 (Taconic State Park - Grounds and Maintenance)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:               

Under the direction of park management, the selected candidate’s responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Performing daily maintenance activities to maintain buildings and grounds and ensure a safe and attractive environment for patrons and employees.
• Cleaning restrooms, cutting grass and trimming weeds, painting, and garbage and litter removal.
• Performing routine buildings and grounds maintenance using a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment, such as lawn mowers and line trimmers.
• Ensuring that all required safety equipment is used and that safety procedures are followed.
• Assisting in other areas of park operations as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

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.
• Previous experience performing facility and operations work in a park or related setting is preferred, but not required.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Must participate in and complete training programs as instructed.
• Must have the ability to supervise other employees.
• Must have to read and comprehend written material.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and with park patrons.

BENEFITS:

Seasonal employees may be entitled to benefits. To find out more information, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.

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

If are interested in being considered for this position, 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 https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Taconic.pdf 

Please forward your application and resume, if available, to taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “PRA 2 – Maintenance – Copake/Rudd.” Any questions concerning the position, contact Abigail Leo at (518) 329-3993.

TITLE AND GRADE:          

Park and Recreation Aide 2, Buildings and Grounds Maintenance

SALARY RANGE:           

$17.11 per hour, 40-hour work week

WORK LOCATION (both locations):                                     

 Taconic State Park Copake Falls                   

253 NY Route 344                                            

Copake Falls, NY 12517                                  

Taconic State Park – Rudd Pond

59 Rudd Drive

Millerton, NY 12546

REGION:                                                       

Taconic Region

NEGOTIATING UNIT:                                 

CSEA, Operational Services Unit – NU03

JURISDICTIONAL CLASS:                          

Labor Class

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:                        

Seasonal (May – September) opportunity to work through mid-November.

Start Date: 04/18/2024