Parks and Recreation Aide 2 - Maintenance - Fort Montgomery State Historic Site

Description

Duties Description

Under the direction of the Site Manager at Fort Montgomery State Historic Site, the selected candidate’s duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Assisting with grounds maintenance including mowing, weed whacking, grass and leaf blowing, raking trails, clearing and removing brush, debris and garbage.
• Assisting with cleaning and maintaining the site museum including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning and maintaining restrooms.
• Transporting fuel, supplies, equipment, and trash.
• Assisting with occasional historic ruins stabilization.
• Attending mandatory NY State trainings.
• This position involves working outdoors in variable weather conditions, as well as working independently with minimal supervision.
• Adhere to the agency’s Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

There are no minimum qualifications for this title per Civil Service.

See additional comments for operational needs.

Operational Needs

Additional Comments

• 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.
• Basic maintenance/groundskeeping experience and familiarity with operation of maintenance equipment is preferred but not required.
• Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor and be able to lift at least 40 pounds.
  
  

Benefits

This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements has been met.