Park Worker 3 - Coles Creek State Park

About the role

The incumbent will perform various maintenance activities, supervise seasonal employees, and complete annual inventory reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform and supervise maintenance activities, including performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair; operating shop machinery; and operating and maintaining an on-site water system.
• Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices; assisting and directing staff; and working with patrons to minimize potential problems.
• Supervise seasonal employees, including assigning, reviewing, and evaluating their work as well as completing any necessary training.
• Complete the annual inventory report, including locating each item on the report and updating the location and condition of each item; recommending item for surplus; and adding items to the report as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance of buildings, grounds and trails, such as cutting hazardous trees; assist in carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and electrical repairs; and operating tractors, skid steers, snow blowers, and other equipment.
• Obtain quotes for the purchase of needed material, equipment, and services.
• Maintain records, including those pertaining to daily maintenance, NYS Department of Health water operation reports, hazardous trees, vehicles, automated external defibrillator (AED), fire extinguishers, playgrounds, bulk petroleum storage, audits, and personal timekeeping.

Requirements

• One year of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility;
• OR - One year of experience in any of the following fields:
• Law enforcement or security
• Firefighting
• Emergency Medical Services
• Environmental education or stewardship
• Natural resources management (e.g., forest management, wildlife management/preservation)
• Historic preservation or interpretation
• Landscaping or grounds maintenance
• OR - One year of military service in any branch of the United States Armed Forces;
• OR - Thirty (30) semester credit hours* of college-level coursework from an accredited college or university;
• OR - Completion of a two-year technical/trades school program;
• OR - Two years of experience as a trade assistant working under the direct supervision of a skilled tradesperson.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess or obtain Sawyer Certification within the probationary period or at the next available training as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess or be able to obtain Water Operator Grade “C” license within the probationary period or at the next available training as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess or be able to complete lift training and fall protection training within the probationary period or at the next available training as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess or obtain CPR/AED certification within probationary period or at the next available training as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule. Daytime, weekend, holiday, and evening work is required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility;
• OR - One year of experience in any of the following fields:
• Law enforcement or security
• Firefighting
• Emergency Medical Services
• Environmental education or stewardship
• Natural resources management (e.g., forest management, wildlife management/preservation)
• Historic preservation or interpretation
• Landscaping or grounds maintenance
• OR - One year of military service in any branch of the United States Armed Forces;
• OR - Thirty (30) semester credit hours* of college-level coursework from an accredited college or university;
• OR - Completion of a two-year technical/trades school program;
• OR - Two years of experience as a trade assistant working under the direct supervision of a skilled tradesperson.

Skills

• Ability to operate shop machinery.
• Ability to operate and maintain an on-site water system.
• Ability to assist in emergency situations.
• Ability to supervise seasonal employees.
• Ability to complete annual inventory reports.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance of buildings, grounds and trails.
• Ability to obtain quotes for the purchase of needed material, equipment, and services.
• Ability to maintain records.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
• Paid Time Off
• Health Care Benefits
• Additional Benefits

Pay

From $42641 to $52413 Annually

Schedule

Operating Needs: Must be able to work a flexible work schedule. Daytime, weekend, holiday, and evening work is required.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
• Paid Time Off
• Health Care Benefits
• Additional Benefits

Contact Information

Email Address: TI.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address: PO Box 247

Notes on Applying

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

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 by visiting the website: FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1ThousandIslands.pdf.
Please forward your application and resume to TI.employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Park Worker 3 - Coles Creek” or mail your application, resume, and references to:
Peyton A. Taylor
Regional Director
Keewaydin State Park
P.O. Box 247
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607