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Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Title Park Worker 3 (Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site - Maintenance)
Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade 09
Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $41399 to $41399 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
"Other" Explanation Variable schedule.
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 Saratoga
Street Address Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site
129 Schoharie St.
City Fort Hunter
State NY
Zip Code 12069
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; OROne year of military service in any of the military branches; ORAn 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 trade’s assistant under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson.If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
Duties Description Under the direction of the Site Manager and Maintenance Supervisor, the selected candidate will be involved in every aspect of site maintenance:• Performs routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, tractors, mowers, and power saws;• Operates self-propelled equipment; loads and unloads cargo from vehicles and storage; performs building ground maintenance, and cleaning activities; • Performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities in a variety of trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and mechanical repairs; • Assigns, supervises, reviews, trains, and evaluates work of lower-level employees;• Assists in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices, assisting and directing staff and working with patrons to minimize potential problems;• Performs snow removal, using truck mounted plows, loaders, snowblowers and shoveling, as well as treating roads and paths as necessary;• Performs hazardous tree removal and pruning activities involving the operation of chainsaws, stump grinders, bucket trucks and chippers; • Assists in repairing roads, paths, picnic tables, benches, trails, and site equipment;• Must participate in general event set up and take down of tents, tables, chairs, and other necessary equipment as operationally needed; assists with traffic control and parking of vehicles;• Must have good customer service skills and be able to act as a customer service contact;• Inspects playground and safety equipment and ensures functionality of the site’s water systems;• Assists in other areas of site operations as required.
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 able to work both independently and as a team.• Required to work weekends and holidays as needed.• Must possess or complete “Game of Logging” chainsaw safety and productivity training program or approved equivalent course within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment. • The selected candidate will be required to obtain Red Cross certification in First Aid and CPR/AED within their probationary period and must maintain it as a term and condition of employment. • Must be capable of basic computer operation.• Must be able to take additional training to improve their knowledge, skills, and abilities.• Must be able to make purchases following all purchasing guidelines. • Must have the ability to understand and carry out written and/or oral instructions including the ability to read and interpret blueprints and the ability to issue oral and written instructions to seasonal staff.• Must have knowledge of standard safety practices and take additional trainings.BENEFITS INFORMATION:Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:• Paid Time Off:o PEF and CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays. o M/C: 39 days - 13 Vacation days, 8 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.o PEF: Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional developmento M/C: Eligible for unlimited days of professional leave to participate in professional development, but at supervisor’s discretion.• Health Care Benefits:o Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programso Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost• Additional Benefits:o New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membershipo NYS Deferred Compensationo Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bondso Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)o Paid Parental / Family LeaveTo 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 Paul Banks
Telephone
Fax
Email Address paul.banks@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street 129 Schoharie St.
City Fort Hunter
State NY
Zip Code 12069
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 by visiting the website https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdfPlease send your 1. employment application, 2. resume, and 3. cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications to Paul Banks, Historic Site Manager, 129 Schoharie St. Fort Hunter, NY 12069 or email to paul.banks@parks.ny.govAll qualified 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 minimum qualifications and agency operating needs. POSTING DATE: May 13, 2024 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: May 27, 2024Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide their current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.govAn Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency
