AddressAgency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Title Park Worker 2
Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade 06
Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $34152 to $42251 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Variable
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 12 AM
To 11:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Chautauqua
Street Address Midway State Park
4859 Route 430
City Bemus Point
State NY
Zip Code 14712
Minimum Qualifications There are no education or experience requirements. Applicants must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. Applicants must also be able to communicate effectively with other staff and with park patrons.
Duties Description The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Park Manager or their designee at Midway State Park. The incumbent will perform or assist with routine maintenance and grounds work which will include, but is not limited to:• Provide assistance to Trade Generalists/Specialist in a variety of areas including mechanical, electrical, and masonry work. • Perform routine maintenance on a variety of mechanical equipment including mowers, amusement rides, tractors and chainsaws.• Remove trash and other obstructions from buildings and surrounding areas.• Assist with special event and program setup.• Perform grounds duties including mowing, trimming, tree maintenance, pond maintenance, plowing, snow, and ice removal.• Provide support to the cleaning staff as needed.• Assist in the completion of assigned reports, including Risk Tree Assessment and playground inspections, and maintain Safety Data Sheets binders.• Interact with park patrons, and provide information/support as appropriate.• May supervise a small crew of seasonal staff.
Additional Comments OPERATING 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 available to work a variable schedule that will include holidays, evening shifts, and/or weekends.• Must possess Game of Logging 1 and 2 certifications and Risk Tree Assessment or obtain them during the probationary period as a term and condition of employment.• Must possess NYS Parks tractor, chipper, and stump grinder training or be able to obtain such trainings within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment.• Must be reliable, flexible, and willing to work in a team setting. • Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner under stressful conditions. BENEFITS: There are various benefits that a permanent employee is entitled to, based on their negotiating unit:• Vacation, Holiday, Sick, And Personal Leave - leave benefits including 13 days of paid vacation leave in the first year of employment with bonus days for additional years of service; 12 days annual paid holidays; five days annual paid personal leave; and 13 days of annual paid sick leave.• Health Care Coverage• Retirement Plan• Payroll Deduction Savings Plans• Tuition Assistance Programs• Life Insurance and Disability InsuranceLearn 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 Paula Barber
Telephone
Fax
Email Address allegany.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street
2373 ASP Rt. 1
City Salamanca
State NY
Zip Code 14779
Notes on Applying If 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 website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward your application and resume, if available, to: employment.allegany@parks.ny.gov, or mail to: Paula Barber, Allegany State Park, 2373 ASP Rt. 1, Ste. 3, Salamanca, NY 14779.It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs. Join our team! Come see why it's great to work for New York State Parks!https://parks.ny.gov/employment/
