Job Description

Minimum Qualifications One year of experience in the operation and / or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility. In
addition to operations and maintenance, the following types of experience are also qualifying: law enforcement or
security, firefighting, environmental education, environmental stewardship, natural resource management, forest
management, wildlife management or preservation, or historic preservation or interpretation; OR
One year of military service in any of the military branches; OR
An Associate\'s or higher-level degree, or 60 credit hours of college level coursework; OR
Completion of an appropriate two-year technical / trades school program or two years\' experience as a trades assistant
under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson.

Duties Description DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the general supervision of higher-level personnel, the incumbent will be involved in every aspect of site
maintenance. The incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Perform and supervise maintenance activities, semi-skilled maintenance and repair; operate shop machinery; and

operate and maintain park equipment.

• Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices; assisting and directing staff; and

working with patrons to minimize potential problems.

• Supervise, assign, review, train, and evaluate the work of seasonal employees.
• Complete the annual inventory report, including locating each item on the report; updating the location and

condition of each item; recommending item for surplus; and adding items to the report as needed;

• Perform routine maintenance of buildings & grounds; cut hazardous trees; assist in carpentry, plumbing, and

electrical repairs; and operates tractors, skid steers, snow blowers, and other equipment;

• Obtain quotes for the purchase of needed material, equipment, and services;
• Maintains records including those pertaining to daily maintenance, hazardous trees, trucks, automated external

defibrillator (AED), bulk petroleum storage, audits, and personal timekeeping.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:

• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver\'s license as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess or be able to obtain Game of Logging certification Level 1 & 2 within the probationary period as a

term and condition of employment.

• Must be able to train and supervise others.
• Must be able to operate heavy equipment, such as tractors, backhoes, and skid steers.
• Must be able to make purchases following all purchasing guidelines.
• Must possess or be able to complete lift training and fall protection training within the probationary period.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule including nights and weekends.

BENEFITS:
There are various benefits that a permanent employee is entitled to, based on their negotiating unit:

• Vacation, Holiday, Sick, And Personal Leave - leave benefits including 13 days of paid vacation leave in the first year of employment with bonus days for additional years of service; 12 days annual paid holidays; five days annual paid personal leave; and 13 days of annual paid sick leave.
• Health Care Coverage
• Retirement Plan
• Payroll Deduction Savings Plans
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance

Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

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