Park Worker 3 - Keuka Lake SP (Finger Lakes Region)

Duties Description

The Park Worker 3 will report directly to the Park Supervisor 2, SG-14 and will be assigned to Keuka Lake State Park. Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment and vehicles including but not limited to, trucks, loaders, tractors, trailers, grounds maintenance equipment, snowplows and power tools.
• Supervise, train, and provide direction to lower-level staff.
• Assist with emergency response activities.
• Assist with landscaping tasks, including planting, pruning, mowing, and general groundskeeping.
• Perform manual labor, including lifting, bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods in 50 pounds.
• Inspect and maintain areas to ensure they are clean and safe for public use, including trash collection, restroom maintenance, and minor repairs. Report any issues or concerns to supervisory staff.
• May perform skilled and semi-skilled tasks such as carpentry tasks (minor wood replacement and building repairs), plumbing tasks (faucet changing and bathroom winterizing), electrical tasks (changing switches and light fixtures, light bulbs, and breakers), masonry tasks (pouring sidewalks and pads), and mechanical repairs (oil changes, sharpening blades, replacing belts and hoses).
• Provide excellent customer service to park visitors, answering questions, providing information, and ensuring a positive experience.
• Perform snow and ice removal during the winter months.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, equipment used, and materials consumed.
• Wear proper PPE and follow all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
• Assist in operations of park office as needed.

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.

Reassignment Qualifications:
Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Park Worker 3.

Additional Comments

OPERATING NEEDS:
• 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 available to work a variable schedule that includes weekends, holidays and/or evening shifts.
• Must have a working knowledge of the safe operation of hand and stationary shop tools.
• Must have the ability to operate a variety of driven machinery.
• Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy manual labor.
• Must be familiar with computer systems and office procedures.
• Must be able to follow written direction, record and document required information and communicate effectively.
• Must have the ability to operate a chainsaw and must have completed OPRHP sawyer training as a term and condition of employment.


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

Salary : $42,641 - $52,413