Parks and Recreation Aide 4-6 - Cutting Crew (SCSP)

NY HELP No

Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Parks and Recreation Aide 4-6 - Cutting Crew (SCSP)

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $19.04 to $21.57 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Variable. Seasonal, 40 hours per week. Possible extension dependent on funding and operational need.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Kings

Street Address Shirley Chisholm State Park

950 Fountain Ave/1750 Pennsylvania Ave

City Brooklyn

State NY

Zip Code 11239

Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Supervisor or higher-level managers, the Park and Recreation Aide will be responsible for landscaping and mowing tasks in Shirley Chisholm State Park. - Complete brush, shrub and small tree removals and mowing projects inside the drainage swale system throughout Shirley Chisholm State Park.- Clean, inspect, maintain and operate powered mowing equipment, including string trimmers, hedge trimmers, brush cutters, push mowers, brush mowers and blowers.- Track and report mowing progress throughout the drainage swale system. - Assist in larger cutting projects throughout the park.- Other duties may be as assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications NO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS TITLE PER CIVIL SERVICE. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Experience with landscaping and gas-powered tools. - Bilingual, Spanish language proficiency.

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 be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor and must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.- Must be willing to work outdoors continuously, in all weather conditions.- Applicants must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.- Applicants must be willing to travel to NYS Parks throughout the NYC Region and the 5 Boroughs.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:

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Name Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address View email address on jobs.institutedata.com

Address

Street Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building

163 West 125th Street, 17th floor

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10027

Notes on Applying APPLICATION PROCEDURE:If you feel you meet the agency's operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications. 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 Please forward these three required items by email to View email address on jobs.institutedata.com information should be emailed to NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office at View email address on jobs.institutedata.com. You must include "P&RA 4-6 - Cutting Crew - Shirley Chisholm SP" in the title of your e-mail for consideration. Electronic submissions are encouraged.All 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 agency's operating needs.