City Seasonal Aide (Filter Plant Operator)

NYC Parks serves as the steward for over 30,000 acres of land, which includes 1,000 playgrounds, 36 recreation centers, 66 pools and 14 miles of beach. Our primary responsibility is to build and maintain clean, safe and accessible parks, and to create cultural and educational programs for New Yorkers of all ages to enjoy. The mission of Recreation is to enable all New Yorkers to lead physically active and intellectually stimulating lives through sports, fitness, outdoor adventure, technology, education, and the arts.

Responsibilities

• Perform general work at an NYC Parks facility under direct and close supervision.
• Perform light repair and general maintenance work in buildings and grounds of various public structures.
• Use hand and powered grass mowers and other equipment.
• Pick up litter, rake debris, dig pits and ditches, and remove snow and ice.
• Clean interiors and exteriors of structures.
• Perform sidewalk and road depression repair work.
• Adjust, lubricate, and make minor repairs to equipment and machinery.
• After appropriate training, operate, maintain, and winterize chlorination and filtration equipment in indoor and outdoor swimming pools.
• Aid in the operation of chemical sewage treatment apparatus and auxiliary equipment.
• Assist in providing informational, educational, and safety services to the general public in person and over the telephone.
• Complete simple reports on activities performed.

Requirements

• Good physical condition is required for certain programs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, nights, and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

While there are no formal education or experience requirements, certain programs may require such standards.

Pay

$39,970.00 – $45,404.00

Additional Information

• 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 hiring for all other candidates.
• 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.

Work Location: St. Mary’s Recreation Center, Bronx