Park and Rec Aide 1 - 5 (Caleb Smith_ Long Island)

Duties

This is a full-time, seasonal park maintenance position that assists the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) in maintaining the park grounds, buildings, structures, and safety within the park.

• Perform building and grounds upkeep, landscaping, litter control, snow and ice removal, restroom and facility cleanliness
• Assist in basic carpentry including repairing docks, walkways, steps and erosion control
• Operate light trucks and UTV’s
• Assist chainsaw operators with all aspects of tree removal
• Assist in building and repairing paths, trails, benches, and park equipment
• Issue fishing permits, collect park revenue, provide basic information and assistance to park visitors
• Maintain fishing areas including platforms, foot bridges, and plant overgrowth.
• Assist with traffic control and parking vehicles.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

Benefits

This position has the option to join the NYS Employees’ Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements have been met.

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

Contact Information

Email Address: longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address: NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
625 Belmont Ave

Application Instructions

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, STEM 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.

To learn more about the position, please reach out to Kathleen Roth by phone at (631) 265-1054.

To apply, candidates must submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating their experience in relation to the duties listed. You must put the work location you are interested in on the subject line of your email. The employment application (Part 1 – Pre-Interview Form S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward these three required items by email to Lisa Solina at: Lisa.Solina@parks.ny.gov and Kathleen Roth at: Kathleen.Roth@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Vacancy ID – PRA – Caleb Smith” in the subject line of your email. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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.

Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.