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Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Title Park Worker 3 (Johnson Hall State Historic Site)
Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade 09
Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $42641 to $52413 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Monday - Friday ( Occasional weekends/holidays and some evenings are required)
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 7 AM
To 3:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Fulton
Street Address Johnson Hall State Historic Site
139 Hall Ave,
City Johnstown
State NY
Zip Code 12095
Duties Description Under the supervision of the Historic Site Manager, the Park Worker 3 will be responsible for a broad range of maintenance duties at Johnson Hall State Historic Site. Duties include but are not limited to: - Directly supervising seasonal maintenance staff and volunteers and scheduling work and assigning tasks as needed- Assisting with special events and programing at the historic site. Set up and take down tents, table and chairs etc.- Performing monthly fire extinguisher inspections, schedule contractor for annual testing.- Monitor and perform basic seasonal maintenance to heating and dehumidification systems. Submit workorder for annual inspection and cleaning.- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and service on all mowers, tractors, UTV's, as well push mowers, trimmers and chainsaws.- Update facility SDS, Haz Chemical list, Lock out-Tag out procedures. - Assist the Site Manager to review and identify maintenance and safety equipment needs.- Assist the Site Manager to forecast consumables needs for the operating season, ie. Restroom and cleaning supplies, filters, belts, blades lubricants etc.- Provide the site manager monthly report of maintenance activities and equipment use reports by providing a monthly report of maintenance activities necessary for monthly reports.- Perform seasonal mowing, trimming, cutting and snow removal as needed.- Perform basic painting, plumbing and carpentry as needed. Assist regional skilled trades when they are working on site.- Maintaining and promoting a safe working environment by applying appropriate safety practices and procedures.- Perform the biannual Tree Assessment Report, submit work orders for necessary tree work.- Performing other related duties as assigned.
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; OROne year of military service in any of the military branches; ORAn 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 trade's assistant under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson.If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.Your degree 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.
Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:- 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. - Experience maintaining and operating commercial groundskeeping equipment.- Must be willing to keep up on all mandated safety training, including First Aid/CPR/AED, and follow safety standards.- Must have or be willing to complete Tree Assessment and Hazardous Tree removal training.- Must be able to lift, carry, and/or move equipment or materials of different weights and sizes, stand for prolonged hours, and work from scaffolding, ladders, and aerial lift devices. - Basic Computer skillsBENEFITS:Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:- Paid Time Off:o CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays. - Health Care Benefits:o Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.o Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.- Additional Benefits:o New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membershipo NYS Deferred Compensationo Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bondso Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)o Paid Parental LeaveTo learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Wade Wells
Telephone 518- 762-8712
Fax
Email Address Wade.Wells@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Johnson Hall State Historic Site
139 Hall Ave
City Johnstown
State NY
Zip Code 12095
Notes on Applying If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency's operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region's administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website : https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdf Please forward your application and resume, if available, within (10) business days of the posting of this notice to Wade Wells, Historic Site Manager, Johnson Hall State Historic Site 139 Hall Ave. Johnstown, NY 12095 or email to: Wade.wells@parks.ny.gov For more information, call 518- 762-8712. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs. POSTING DATE: 8/8/2025 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: 8/22/2025
