Park Worker 3 (Saratoga Spa State Park)

Description

Duties Description

Under the direction of the Park Managers, the candidate will be involved in all aspects of facility maintenance which include but are not limited to:

• Snow removal, ice making for ice rinks, facility cleaning, tree cutting, chipping and wood splitting.
• Road and trail maintenance, mowing and weed whacking, pool operation and maintenance, and building maintenance and repairs.
• Operate large equipment such as dump trucks, front-end loaders, skid steers, and large turf mowers.
• Assist our custodial staff which may include tasks such as sweeping and mopping floors, emptying trash cans, cleaning restrooms, and dusting surfaces.
• Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities in the fields of electric, carpentry, plumbing, and mechanical repairs.
• Coordinate with other site staff during special events and in emergency situations to ensure guests have an enjoyable and safe experience.
• Providing excellent customer service to patrons by answering questions and addressing their concerns promptly and courteously.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility;

OR - One year of experience in any of the following fields:

• Law enforcement or security
• Firefighting
• Emergency Medical Services
• Environmental education or stewardship
• Natural resources management (e.g., forest management, wildlife management/preservation)
• Historic preservation or interpretation
• Landscaping or grounds maintenance
  
  

OR - One year of military service in any branch of the United States Armed Forces;

OR - Thirty (30) semester credit hours* of college-level coursework from an accredited college or university;

OR - Completion of a two-year technical/trades school program;

OR - Two years of experience as a trade assistant working under the direct supervision of a skilled tradesperson.

• Your credit hours 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.
  
  

Operating Needs

Additional Comments

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Must be able to work a variable schedule that may occasionally include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must obtain class 7A pesticide license within the probationary period.
• Must be capable of operating and performing routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, tractors, mowers, line trimmers, chainsaws, Utility Task Vehicle (UTV’s), wood processor, woodchipper, wood splitter, leaf vacuum and generators.
• Must keep up on all mandated safety training including First Aid/CPR/AED.
• Will be required to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must attend chainsaw certification course within the probationary period and maintain ability to conduct logging operations as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be capable of basic computer operation.
  
  

Benefits

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
  
  

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx