City Park Worker

The City of New York is seeking a City Park Worker at a recreation center in the Bronx.

About the Role

Reporting to a Center Manager, the City Park Worker assists in general maintenance work at a recreation center, including lawn mowing, edging, seeding, snow removal, cultivating, fertilizing, sod laying, hedge trimming, sweeping, raking of litter and emptying of receptacles. They also clean and maintain facilities including public restrooms. Additionally, they perform minor repair work such as plumbing, masonry, electrical, painting, carpentry, metal work and vehicle and equipment repair. The position involves driving vehicles and operating other motorized equipment, performing safety checks on facilities and equipment, and moving furniture, climbing, and performing other physical activities as required.

Responsibilities

• Lawn mowing, edging, seeding, snow removal, cultivating, fertilizing, sod laying, hedge trimming, sweeping, raking of litter and emptying of receptacles
• Clean and maintain facilities including public restrooms
• Perform minor repair work including, but not limited to, plumbing, masonry, electrical, painting, carpentry, metal work and vehicle and equipment repair
• Drive vehicles and operate other motorized equipment
• Perform safety checks on facilities and equipment
• Move furniture, climb and perform other physical activities as required

Requirements

• A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York is required
• Ability to read and to understand and obey orders is required
• There are certain medical and physical requirements

Qualifications

There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.

Skills

• Ability to drive to locations in all five boroughs
• Ability to work flexible hours, nights and weekends as needed
• Familiarity with Bronx neighborhoods

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness program available.

Pay

$40,343.00 – $46,395.00

Schedule

Night and weekend shifts may be required.