Parks & Recreation Aide 1-7 - Taconic Region (Downstate)

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The duties of this position will include but are not limited to the following:

• Parks & Recreation Aide 1 ($17.06/hour): general maintenance, landscaping, mowing, weed whacking, garbage collection. (Non-supervisory)
• Parks & Recreation Aide 2 ($17.62/hour): Maintains grounds, roads, and trails; clears shrubs, grass, leaves and debris; bathroom cleaning, snow/ice removal, litter removal, Upstate PRA2's could perform booth operations and cash collection. (Non-supervisory)
• Parks & Recreation Aide 3 ($18.19/hour): Maintains grounds, roads and trails, assists patrons with general information, toll booth, litter and trash removal, bathroom cleaning, fixes and repairs, event set up, direct parking for vehicle entry, could include light office duties, phones. Upstate PRA3's could perform booth operations and cash collection. (Non-supervisory)
• Parks & Recreation Aide 4 ($19.

04/hour): Maintain grounds, roads and trails, assists patrons with general information, toll booth, set up for events, may assist skilled or semi-skilled trades like unclogging toilets, replace washers, exterior or interior painting, general carpentry. Toll booth, litter and trash removal. May perform light office functions, phones, reports, cash collection, bank runs. (can be supervisory)

• Parks & Recreation Aide 5 ($20.

45/hour): Maintain grounds, roads and trails, assists patrons with general information, toll booth, set up for events, may assist skilled or semi-skilled trades like unclogging toilets, replace washers, exterior or interior painting, general carpentry. Toll booth, litter and trash removal. May perform light office functions, phones, reports, cash collection, bank runs. Performs security functions, may supervise a small maintenance crew, may give tours, and perform programming. (Can be supervisory)

• Parks & Recreation Aide 6 ($21.

57/hour): May supervise a small crew, maintenance or office or historic site tours, assists managers or higher-level supervisors with programs, events, security, bank runs, patron services. Will also lead crews for carpentry, landscaping, boat, booth operations, cash collection, plumbing, housekeeping, and office tasks. May assist with revenue and attendance reporting, and assist with training lower level staff.

• Parks & Recreation Aide 7 ($24.

13/hour): Supervisory role: Works more with skilled crews, for maintenance, landscaping, gardening, pool operations, beach operations, Campground operations, office operations. Assists patrons with directions, general information, may be called upon in urgent situations, may also perform office functions, cash collection, bank runs, reports and communications between facility management and lower level staff. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications per Civil Service. Additional comments regarding the vacancy.

Additional Comments Operational Needs:

• The duties of this position may require you to have and maintain a valid driver's license that allows you to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

Failure to maintain a valid driver's license may result in removal from this position. Operational needs will be discussed at the time of the interview and appointment. Failure to maintain proper licensing may result in removal from this position.

Benefits:

This position has the option to join the NYS Employee's 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 has been met.

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspxThis position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.