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Park Worker 3 (Buffalo Harbor State Park)

New York State Civil Service • Buffalo, NY • 1h ago

NY HELP No

Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Park Worker 3 (Buffalo Harbor State Park)

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 Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 2:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Erie

Street Address Buffalo Harbor State Park

1111 Furhman Blvd.

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 14203

Duties Description The Park Worker 3 will report directly to the Park Manager 2, SG-21 and will be assigned to Buffalo Harbor State Park. Duties may include, but are not limited to: - Operate and maintain heavy equipment and vehicles, including trucks, loaders, tractors, trailers, and power tools.- Supervise, train, and provide direction to lower-level staff.- Assist with emergency response activities.- Oversee and enforce applicable safety regulations and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).- Coordinate work assignments with regional supervisors and park managers.- Assist with landscaping tasks, including planting, pruning, mowing, and general groundskeeping.- Perform manual labor, including lifting, bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods in up to 50 lbs.- 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. - Participate in the setup and breakdown of park events and activities.- Perform snow and ice removal during the winter months. - Maintain accurate records of work performed, equipment used, and materials consumed.- Follow all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.- Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices, assisting and directing staff, and working with patrons to minimize potential problems.

Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications. This vacancy announcement is for a reassignment opportunity. Applicants must be in a Park Worker 3 position with OPRHP and currently working in the Niagara Region.

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.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Courtney Zimmerman

Telephone

Fax

Email Address niagara.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Regional Business Office, Niagara Falls State Park

P.O. Box 1132

City Niagara Falls

State NY

Zip Code 14303

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 website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment.Please forward your application and resume, if available, within (10) calendar days of the posting of this notice to Courtney Zimmerman, Regional Business Office, Niagara Falls State Park, P.O. Box 1132, Niagara Falls, NY 14303. Resumes may also be emailed to: Niagara.Employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line "Park Worker 3 - Buffalo Harbor" It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.Please be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEP OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.

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