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

Date Posted:

04/07/26

Applications Due:

05/25/26

Vacancy ID:

213378 Position Information NY HELPNo AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of TitleParks & Recreation Aide 1-7 - Taconic Region (Upstate) Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary GradeNS Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary RangeFrom $16 to $24.13 Hourly Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypeTemporary Jurisdictional ClassLabor Class Travel Percentage5% Schedule WorkweekOther (see below) "Other" ExplanationVariable. Seasonal Hours Per Week40 Workday From12 AM To12 AM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

No Location CountyTo Be Determined Street AddressTaconic Region See additional comments under "Job Specifics" for work locations. CityTBD StateNY Zip Code00000 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionThe duties of this position will include but are not limited to the following:

• Parks & Recreation Aide 1 ($16.00/hour): general maintenance, landscaping, mowing, weed whacking, garbage collection.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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. Minimum QualificationsThere are no minimum qualifications per Civil Service. Additional CommentsYou may be assigned to work in one of the following locations: Taconic Copake State Park 253 Route 344 Copake Falls, NY 12517 Lake Taghkanic State Park 1528 Route 82 Ancram, NY 12502 Mills Norrie State Park 91 Mills Mansion Dr. Staatsburg, NY 12580 James Baird State Park 14 Maintenance Lane Pleasant Valley, NY 12569 Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park 87 Haviland Road Highland, NY 12528 Fahnestock State Park 1498 Route 301 Carmel, NY 12512

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: ://parks.ny/employment/benefits.aspx This 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. How to Apply NameTaconic Region Telephone Fax Email Addresstaconic.employment@parks.ny Address StreetTaconic Regional Headquarters 9 Old Post Road CityStaatsburg StateNY Zip Code12580 Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the region's operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating your experience in relation to the duties listed. You must put the work location you are interested in on the subject line of your email. The employment application (Part 1 - Pre-Interview Form S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at parks.ny/employment. Please forward these three required items by email to taconic.employment@parks.ny. NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity. New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny or (518) 486-7754.