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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Worker 3 (DHP – Peebles Island State Park)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Peebles Island State Park is open 24/7, 365 days a year. <br />Candidate must be flexible to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift depending on need.<br />

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Saratoga

Street Address Division for Historic Preservation (Peebles Island State Park)

1 Delaware Avenue North

City Cohoes

StateNY

Zip Code12047

Duties Description Under the direction of the Assistant Park and Recreation Supervisor, the Park Worker 3 will be responsible for general facility and park maintenance and patrolling –related duties. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:
• Perform light duties, building and ground maintenance, and use a variety of hand and power-driven mechanical equipment such as mowers, leaf blowers, line trimmers, and snow blowers.
• Perform general janitorial duties to ensure a clean and safe environment, which will include daily cleaning and sanitizing of facility restrooms, kitchen areas, and common areas; trash removal and restocking of paper goods and other supplies as needed throughout facility, i.e. soap, paper towels, etc.
• Supports the Division for Historic Preservation programming, including event set-up and break-down.
• Cleaning and checking fleet vehicles for basic maintenance.
• Perform patrolling duties throughout the facility when/as needed
• Perform light maintenance duty such as painting, checking drains, and assisting with moving equipment/furniture or deliveries as needed
• Work independently as well as with others.

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 appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.

*Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.

Reassignment Qualifications:
Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Park Worker 3.

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 physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor and must be able to lift at least 30 pounds
• Must have the ability to follow directions and communicate with staff, public, and respond to patrons' concerns or complaints in an effective and positive manner.
• Applicants must be willing to work outdoors year-round and in all weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications
• NYS Security Guard License is preferred but not required.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
• Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, including 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:
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

Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx.

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

Name Michelle Wiegert

Telephone 5182682156

Fax

Email Address Michelle.Wiegert@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Peebles Island State Park (DHP)

1 Delaware Avenue North

City Cohoes

State NY

Zip Code 12047

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 www.parks.ny.gov.

Please forward your application and resume to Michelle Wiegert at Michelle.Wiegert@parks.ny.gov. Please include “Park Worker 3 – DHP – Peebles Island” in the subject line of your email for consideration.

If you have previous or current employment at a NYS agency, to be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office may contact you.

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

All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to describe their experience accurately and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.

POSTING DATE: 12/30/25 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: 1/13/26

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency