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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 5-7 (FDR Four Freedoms State Park)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $20.45 to $24.13 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 24-40 hours a week; 8:30am-5:00pm Or 10:30am-7:00pm

Hours Per Week 24 - 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address FDR Four Freedoms State Park

Roosevelt Island

City NY

StateNY

Zip Code10044

Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Supervisor and higher-level managers, the Park and Recreation Aide will be responsible for grounds care, general facility maintenance, and visitor experience at Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms State Park.
• Performs general park and facility maintenance, customer service, and program support.
• Staff entrance booth, greet park patrons in a friendly and courteous manner, track visitation, and assist with directions.
• Clearly communicate key information like park rules, operating hours, areas of interest, or address patron concerns, compiling incident reports if applicable.
• Maintains the park and facilities to ensure a clean and safe environment, which includes maintenance, sanitizing of facilities, and trash removal.
• Receives training on and utilizes a variety of hand and power-driven mechanical equipment such as mowers, leaf blowers, and line trimmers.
• Patrols the park and interacts with patrons to resolve questions as needed, disseminate information, and provide excellent customer service.
• Supports public programming, seasonal events, maintenance, and operations projects onsite, and throughout the NYC region.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications NO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS TITLE PER CIVIL SERVICE.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience with customer service, maintenance, and/or horticulture
• Interest in history and architecture
• Bilingual

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. If not licensed at the time of appointment, the appointee must obtain a driver’s license without restrictions or conditions within the term of probation.
• Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor; must be able to lift at least 30 pounds.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate with park patrons and partners.
• Must possess ability to operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment
• Must possess strong organization skills and the ability to work independently.
• Must be willing to work outdoors year-round and in all weather conditions.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• May be required to report to other facilities throughout the NYC Region on an as-needed basis.

BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements has been met.

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 Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address NYCVacancies@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building

163 West 125th Street, 17th floor

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10027

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:
If you feel you meet the agency's operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications. The employment application (Part 1 – Pre-Interview Form S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward these three required items by email to nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov.

Application information should be emailed to NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office at nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Park & Rec Aide - Four Freedoms" in the title of your e-mail for consideration. Electronic submissions are encouraged.

All 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 agency's operating needs.