Park Worker 3 - Lake Tiorati/Harriman State Park - Palisades

About the role

The incumbent will perform or assist with maintenance and repair tasks under the supervision of the Park Manager or their designee. Duties include operating and performing routine maintenance on various power-driven mechanical equipment, loading and unloading cargo, performing building, road, and grounds maintenance, assisting with tree pruning and removal, completing snow removal, and assisting in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and perform routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, refuse packers, tractors, mowers, power saws, and self-propelled equipment.
• Load and unload cargo from vehicles and storage areas; perform building, road, and grounds maintenance as well as restroom cleaning activities.
• Operate large dump trucks, large front-end loaders, bucket trucks and plow trucks.
• Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities under supervision or after receiving detailed instructions in a variety of trades such as carpentry tasks, plumbing tasks, electrical tasks, masonry tasks, and mechanical repairs.
• Assist in repairing paths, picnic tables, benches, trails, and park equipment.
• Assist with tree pruning and removal which includes the operation of chain saws, aerial lifts, and chippers.
• Complete snow removal by shoveling snow and operating plow vehicles in the winter months.
• Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency practices and procedures, assisting and directing staff; and assisting with traffic control and parking vehicles.
• Assign, supervise, review, train, and evaluate work of subordinate employees.
• Communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner under stressful conditions.
• Perform medium to heavy physical labor as well as working from heights and ladders.
• Communicate in writing and read and comprehend written material.
• Adhere to the agency’s Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.

Requirements

• One year of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility;
• 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, historic preservation or interpretation, landscaping or grounds maintenance;
• One year of military service in any branch of the United States Armed Forces;
• Thirty (30) semester credit hours of college-level coursework from an accredited college or university;
• Completion of a two-year technical/trades school program;
• Two years of experience as a trade assistant working under the direct supervision of a skilled tradesperson.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work a variable schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with applicable endorsements or be able to obtain it within the probationary period and maintain continuously thereafter as a term and condition of employment.
• 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 have the ability to operate a chainsaw and must complete OPRHP sawyer training or equivalent within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.

Benefits

Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including: Paid Time Off, Health Care Benefits, Additional Benefits, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and Paid Parental Leave.

Comments

The CSEA contracts allow for salary protection for seasonal / hourly employees who are appointed to permanent graded positions with lower hiring rates under certain circumstances. We encourage OPRHP seasonal / hourly applicants to check in with your Regional Business Office Administrator to inquire about the potential impact on your salary. As a permanent graded employee you will be eligible for regular salary / performance advances (i.e. salary increases).