Park Worker 3 (Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park)

About the role

Under the supervision of higher-level personnel, the selected candidate has a broad range of responsibilities, which include supporting park programs and various maintenance and operations tasks. This position works collaboratively with park management and staff in a variety of capacities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations and maintenance activities at WOTH.
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues as well as operate the WOTH elevator as needed.
• Assist in supervising, training, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of lower-level employees.
• Supervise lower level employees in either opening or closing procedures at the Walkway.
• Perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks, including purchasing; maintaining inventories; collecting and reconciling fees; preparing written reports and documents; answering telephones and responding to inquiries; and providing visitors with information and customer friendly service.
• Perform maintenance of the Walkway, including concrete and expansion joint repair along with other trained staff.
• Perform routine maintenance on and operate a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment, including trucks, tractors, bobcats, snowplows, trailers, mowers, chainsaws, and power saws.
• Perform grounds, landscaping and building maintenance, including restroom cleaning using green practices and a variety of tools.
• Perform routine maintenance in all parks buildings, including the Walkway’s new maintenance center.
• Complete and supervise snow and ice removal operations, sometimes in extreme weather conditions, using knowledge and experience in sustainable snow removal practices necessary at WOTH.
• Assisting with pruning and tree trimming activities involving the operation of a chain saw.
• Assist park supervisor in hazardous tree identification and logging these trees into the parks hazardous tree log.
• Maintain parking lots and pay station collection systems.
• Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices; assisting and directing staff; and working with patrons to minimize potential problems.
• Monitor and communicate by two-way radio.
• Work closely with park management in the scheduling, permitting and the operation of public events and programs at the WOTH.
• Work closely with the WOTH Friends Group, volunteers, the community, other departments and agencies, businesses, concessionaires, and vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by their direct supervisor.

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.
• Your credit hours must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.
• If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.

Operating Needs

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to operate a vehicle