Parks and Recreation Aide 5 (Sign Shop)

Description

Duties Description

Under the supervision of the Regional Maintenance Supervisor, SG-18, or designee, the incumbent will perform a range of graphic design, sign-making, and maintenance tasks including but not limited to:

• Assist with or generate design of regulatory, wayfinding, interpretive, and educational signs within the framework of approved guidelines.
• Assist with or generate design of publications for commercial printing, including flyers, educational materials, promotional materials, and maps, for use and production by other departments.
• Assist with or generate design of backgrounds and informational pieces for museum displays.
• Utilize computers, software, commercial printers and sign-making equipment to produce signs of metal, wood, plastic, vinyl and other materials appropriate for the application.
• Set up and operate mechanized equipment such as power metal shears, punch and drill presses, and band saws according to specifications to produce blanks and other structured components of signs.
• Hand-letter signs using brushes and paint colors.
• Spray surfaces of signs with protective and decorative materials, such as paints, enamel or lacquer, using a spray gun.
• Assist with cutting and applying reflective paper/vinyl to signs and cutting silk screens according to plans and specifications.
• Remove paint from damaged signs using high-pressure steam, chemicals, and other means.
• Clean paint brushes and spray paint equipment with soap and water, turpentine, or other solvents.
• Assemble signs.
• Assist in the installation or replacement of signs in the field as assigned.
  
  

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.
• Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications including Adobe Illustrator.
• Must be able to read and interpret plans, documents, specifications, blueprints and drawings.
• Must be physically able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be physically able to work on ladders and lift/bucket trucks.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather.
  
  

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.