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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark & Recreation Aide 2 (Buildings and Grounds Maintenance)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $16.61 to $16.61 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Seasonal (May – September) opportunity to work through mid-November <br />-Includes Weekends, Evenings and Holidays <br />-Start Date: 04/18/2024<br />

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Columbia

Street Address Taconic State Park (Copake Falls &amp; Rudd Pond)

253 NY Route 344

City Copake Falls

StateNY

Zip Code12517

Minimum Qualifications No Minimum Qualifications per Civil Service.

Qualifications for each seasonal position are based on operating needs and vary based on the assigned work location and job title.

Duties Description 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.


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 be able to communicate effectively with other staff and with park patrons.
• Must have to read and comprehend written material.

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

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Abigail Leo

Telephone 518-329-3993

Fax

Email Address taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Taconic State Park

253 NY Route 344

City Copake Falls

State NY

Zip Code 12517

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION 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.