NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land – 14 percent of New York City – including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We are New York City’s principal providers of recreational and athletic facilities and programs. Citywide Services’ central maintenance team cares for over 150 synthetic turf fields. Join our team to install and repair synthetic turf fields.

Perks - Earn vacation and sick leave every month and receive free membership to our recreation centers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in general maintenance work, including lawn mowing, edging, seeding, snow removal, cultivating, fertilizing, sod laying and hedge trimming, sweeping and raking of litter and emptying of receptacles.
• Maintain and install turf fields.
• Clean and maintain facilities including comfort stations.
• Perform minor repair work including but not limited to plumbing, masonry, electrical, painting, carpentry, metal work and vehicle and equipment repair.
• Drive vehicles and operate certain other motorized equipment.
• Perform safety checks on facilities and equipment.
• May move furniture, climb and perform other physical activities as required in the performance of assigned duties.

Duration: April 15, 2024 to October 2024

Location: Randall's Island

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $61.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to an $88.25 background check fee.

HOW TO APPLY:
All Applicants*:
Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 628855.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

• Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 628855 on your cover letter and resume.

References will be required upon request. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

nyc.gov/parks
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