What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Worker 3 - Green Lakes State Park position at Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of?
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the general supervision of higher-level personnel, the incumbent will:
- Operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment, including trucks, tractors, mowers, and power saws.
- Load and unload cargo from vehicles and storage.
- Perform building and grounds maintenance, including trash collection and restroom cleaning.
- Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities in a variety of trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and mechanical repairs.
- Assist in building and repairing roads, paths, picnic tables, benches, trails and park equipment, and works in other areas of the park operations as needed.
- Assign, supervise, review, train, and evaluate work of lower level-employees.
- Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices, assisting and directing staff, and working with patrons to minimize potential problems.
- Assist in snow removal, shoveling snow, and operate vehicles to plow snow during the winter months.
OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
- Must be able to work a variable schedule and will be required to work weekends and evening hours as needed.
- Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
- Must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver’s license as a term and condition of employment.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons.
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; OR
One year of military service in any of the military branches; OR
An 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 trades assistant under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson.
BENEFITS:
There are various benefits that a permanent employee is entitled to, based on their negotiating unit:
- Vacation, Holiday, Sick, And Personal Leave - leave benefits including 13 days of paid vacation leave in the first year of employment with bonus days for additional years of service; 12 days annual paid holidays; five days annual paid personal leave; and 13 days of annual paid sick leave.
- Health Care Coverage
- Retirement Plan
- Payroll Deduction Savings Plans
- Tuition Assistance Programs
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Location: Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville, NY 13066
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,193.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,193
