Position Available In Columbia, New York

NY HELP No Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of Title Parks and Recreation Aide 2 (Garden Assistant)

• Olana & Clermont State Historic Sites
• Taconic Region Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit OSU
• Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $17.62 to $17.62 Hourly Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional Class Labor Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Other (see below) “Other” Explanation 7:00 a.m.
• 3:30 p.

m., 5 days per week, including at least one weekend day. Days and/or hours may be subject to change due to holidays, special programs, or staffing operational needs. Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 7 AM To 3:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Columbia Street Address Olana State Historic Site, 5720 State Rte 9G, Hudson, NY 12534 Clermont State Historic Site, 1 Clermont Ave, Germantown, NY 12526 City Hudson State NY Zip Code 12534 Duties Description Join our horticulture team in the care of the ornamental gardens at Clermont and Olana State Historic Sites. Under the direction of the Horticultural Technician 2, the candidate will perform a variety of maintenance and operations duties at both facilities, including but not limited to:

• Properly identifying and reporting invasive plant and animal species, diseases, and other problems in the garden.
• Assist in invasive plant and brush removal.
• Assist in weeding of paths and gardens, pruning and deadheading of woody plants.
• Assist in edging, mulching, and watering.
• Assist in labeling and cataloging of historic plants and general garden maintenance.
• Using a variety of hand tools safely and returning them to their respective locations clean and intact at the end of each workday.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualification per Civil Service.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interest in ornamental horticulture including weeding, pruning, and propagation of woody plants, perennials, and annuals.

Additional Comments

OPERATIONAL NEEDS

• 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 strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently as well as with others.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.
• Must be able to wear appropriate clothing and gear for weather and conditions, including sturdywork boots, hat, Parks shirt, and any other assigned PPE.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor, including medium-heavy lifting and using step ladders.
• Ability to work outdoors year-round.

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 Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Tim Dodge Telephone Fax Email Address Tim.

Dodge@parks.ny.gov Address Street Olana State Historic Site 5720 State Rte 9G City Hudson State NY Zip Code 12534 Notes on Applying 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 historic site 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 https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Taconic.pdfPlease forward your application and resume, if available, to: Tim.

Dodge@parks.ny.gov. All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.

POSTING DATE

6/10/2025 APPLICATIONS

ACCEPTED UNTIL

6/24/2025 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency