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Parks and Recreation Aide 5-7 - Horticulture Grounds Maintenance
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NYS Department of Civil Service
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$46,363 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
Date Posted:
05/29/26Applications Due:
06/12/26Vacancy ID:
217061 Position Information NY HELPNo AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of TitleParks and Recreation Aide 5-7 - Horticulture Grounds Maintenance Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary GradeNS Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary RangeFrom $20.45 to $24.13 Hourly Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypeTemporary Jurisdictional ClassLabor Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekOther (see below) "Other" ExplanationVariable. Seasonal, 40 hours per week. Possible extension dependent on funding and operational need. Hours Per Week40 Workday From12 AM To11:30 PM Flextime allowed?No Mandatory overtime?
No Compressed workweek allowed?
No Telecommuting allowed?
No Location CountyQueens Street AddressGantry Plaza State Park 4-44 47th Road CityLong Island City StateNY Zip Code11101 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionThe duties and responsibilities are, but are not limited to:
- While operating in an independent manner, performs planting, weeding, watering, fertilizing and trimming of shrubs, vines, flowers, and crop plants once trained.
- Identifying, supervising, or otherwise handling the removal of invasive species.
- Inspecting the operating area to identify potential safety hazards, needs for skilled maintenance, landscaping requirements, etc.; reporting findings to supervisor(s) and/or taking corrective actions independently, as appropriate.
- Maintaining planted beds and various areas through weeding, watering, pruning, deadheading, mulching, edging, and raking.
- Operating and maintaining hand and portable power tools and motorized equipment such as mowers, tractors, sprayers, saws, tillers, etc.
- Answering questions for park visitors about horticulture, history, and general information, and providing rule enforcement.
- Operating light trucks and other motor vehicles as required in the performance of duties.
- Loading and unloading materials, tools and equipment of varying weights and sizes, as needed, in the performance of duties assigned.
- Performing routine manual maintenance tasks including litter removal.
- Maintaining equipment and supplies properly and ensuring they are stored safely.
- Performing snow removal and maintaining grounds and structures as needed.
- Performing other related duties as required Minimum Qualifications
NO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS TITLE PER CIVIL SERVICE.
Additional CommentsOPERATIONAL 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. If not licensed at the time of appointment, the appointee must obtain a driver's license without restrictions or conditions within a year of employment.
- Must be able to write and communicate proficiently in English. The ability to communicate in Spanish is helpful but not required.
- Prior grounds maintenance experience preferred.
- Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, work independently and set priorities as assigned by supervisor.
- Must possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.
- Must be willing to support additional tasks and projects as assigned and be willing to occasionally support tasks and projects at other New York State Parks' work sites in the New York City Region.
- Must be able to work m i n.