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Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Title Park Worker 2 - Lake Tiorati/Harriman State Park - Palisades
Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade 06
Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $40232 to $48828 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Variable Shift; may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 12 AM
To 11:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Orange
Street Address Lake Tiorati/Harriman State Park
2300 Seven Lakes Drive
City Southfields
State NY
Zip Code 10975
Duties Description Under the supervision of the Park Supervisor or their designee, the incumbent will perform or assist with maintenance and repair tasks. Duties include, but are not limited to:- Operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, refuse packers, tractors, mowers, power saws, and self-propelled equipment.- Load and unload cargo from vehicles and storage areas; perform building, road, and grounds maintenance as well as restroom cleaning activities.- Operate large dump trucks, large front-end loaders, bucket trucks and plow trucks.- Under supervision, assist with semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities in a variety of trades 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).- Assist in performing skilled maintenance activities under supervision or after receiving detailed instructions.- Assist in repairing paths, picnic tables, benches, trails, and park equipment.- Assist with tree pruning and removal which includes the operation of chain saws, aerial lifts, and chippers.- Complete snow removal by shoveling snow and operating plow vehicles in the winter months.- Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency practice and procedures, assisting and directing staff; and assisting with traffic control and parking vehicles.- Assign, supervise, review, train, and evaluate work of subordinate employees.- Communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner under stressful conditions. - This position involves performing medium to heavy physical labor as well as working from heights and ladders.- This position involves written communication including reading and comprehending written material.- Adhere to the agency's Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.
Minimum Qualifications There are no education or experience requirements. Applicants must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid driver's license appropriate for the @type of vehicle to be operated. Applicants must also be able to communicate effectively with other staff and with park patrons.
Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:- Must be able to work a variable schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Schedule will be discussed at time of interview.- Must possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with applicable endorsements or be able to obtain it within the probationary period and maintain continuously thereafter as a term and condition of employment.- 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 able to perform medium to heavy physical labor as well as work from heights and ladders.- Must have the ability to operate a chainsaw and must complete OPRHP sawyer training or equivalent within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment. This training will be provided by OPRHP. *Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The incumbent is required to participate in pre-employment, random and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.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 holidaysHealth Care Benefits:- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional 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 LeaveTo learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspxCOMMENTS:The CSEA contracts allow for salary protection for seasonal / hourly employees who are appointed to permanent graded positions with lower hiring rates under certain circumstances. We encourage OPRHP seasonal / hourly applicants to check in with your Regional Business Office Administrator to inquire about the potential impact on your salary. As a permanent graded employee you will be eligible for regular salary / performance advances (i.e. salary increases)ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:Location Pay:The hiring rate will be the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 6 ($36,232) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). The job rate will be the sum of the statutory job rate ($44,828) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Sheila McCaffrey
Telephone
Fax
Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street 625 Broadway
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12207
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 at https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Palisades.pdfPlease forward your application and resume to Sheila McCaffrey. You can email your application and resume to employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line "Park Worker 2 - Lake Tiorati #6476".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.
