City Park Worker

Only open to current Parks employees.

Responsibilities

• Assist in general maintenance work, including 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.
• May move furniture, climb, and perform other physical activities as required in the performance of assigned duties.

Requirements

• Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York is required.
• Ability to read and understand orders.
• Must meet certain medical and physical requirements.
• Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam, or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

Preferred Skills

• Commercial Driver License (CDL) is a plus.
• Ability to drive to locations in all five boroughs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, nights, and weekends as needed.

Pay

$46,395.00

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website.