Park Utility Worker (DPW Parks) (CDL REQUIRED) (Permanent)

Salary: $40,131.00 - $52,979.00 Annually
Location : Buffalo, NY
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: POSTING
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date: 09/11/2025
Fee: $0.00


RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION. NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT-SUMMER LIFEGUARDS: Due to the nationwide lifeguard shortage, residency is NOT a requirement for the seasonal lifeguard position in the City of Buffalo. Applicants from any nearby municipality are encouraged to apply.


PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.


FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)


Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.

Distinguishing Features of the Class
Park Utility Workers perform a wide variety of laboring work in the city parks and are responsible for the operation of specialized landscaping or grass cutting equipment. Work involves general maintenance of parks, ball diamonds, golf courses, playgrounds, recreational facilities, and other buildings under department's jurisdiction. Incumbents perform minor maintenance work on the equipment and are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the equipment. Immediate supervision is received from the Park Supervisor I. Supervision may be exercised over Laborers, Laborers I and II.

Examples of work (Illustration Only)
Performs a wide variety of work involving the general maintenance of city parks, ball diamonds, golf courses, playgrounds, recreational facilities, and other building, indoors and outdoors;

Operates a variety of specialized equipment as follows:

1.FWD Front End Loader (hi-lift) with Clam Bucket for removing of debris and loading top soil and gravel onto trucks needed to maintain ball diamonds, parks, golf courses; - with plow attachment for snow removal;

2.Interstater/F-10 Grass Cutting Tractors (hydraulic operated cutting mechanism) used on golf courses and in parks;

3.Front Loading Tractor with York Rake or Scrapper attachments for grading and preparing ball diamonds;

4.LCG Tractor with Mott Hammers or Bush Hog used for cutting grass on slopes or inclines;

1. Cushman - small grass cutting machine;
2. Tri-Cutter (Jacobson 5111);

Operates various tonnage of dump trucks to haul top soil or gravel and with plows for snow removal and various other vehicles related to the department;

Operates backhoe and small grader and Zamboni machine for cleaning ice surfaces at rinks;

Operates skyworker for trimming and removal of trees;

Operates various other equipment including, but not limited to, weedwhackers, lawn mowers, rotadairans;

Performs minor maintenance on equipment which includes daily checking of zerk fittings and grease when necessary, checking fuel and oil levels, etc;

Performs any task related to maintenance of vehicles/upkeep of garage;

Performs manual work in connection with the operation of specialized/regular equipment;

May be required to operate a snowplow during winter emergencies;

May assist in building maintenance at ice rinks, community centers, and other facilities including, but not limited to, restroom cleaning and snow;.

May be trained in safety regulations related to the duties of the position;

Acts as crew chief on work crews when needed;

Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications
PROMOTIONAL

Continuous and permanent status in the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets as a LABORER II for TWO YEARS, including or supplemented by SIX MONTHS of full-time experience in the operation of specialized landscaping/grass cutting equipment including Dump Truck and Hi-Lift with bucket (front-end loader).
NOTE: Official training certificates verifying the ability to operate the hi-lift with bucket (front-end loader) will be used to meet the experience requirement (on the hi-lift with bucket).
OPEN COMPETITIVE

SIX MONTHS of on-the job training in the operation of specialized landscaping/grass cutting equipment including Dump Truck and Hi-Lift with bucket (front -end loader). Training certificate must be submitted to the Civil Service office upon issuance.
NOTE: An official training certificate verifying the ability to operate the hi-lift with bucket (front-end loader) will be used to meet the experience requirement (on the hi-lift with bucket).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR BOTH PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE
Applicants must possess a current CLASS A or B Commercial Drivers License issued by NYS Department of Motor Vehicles which must be presented at time of filing application and maintained during employment.
NOTE: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet the full-time experience requirement.

Additional Information
Ability to operate a variety of specialized and regular automotive equipment;

Ability to use related tools;

Ability to work under adverse weather conditions;

Ability to understand and follow oral directions;

Mechanical aptitude;

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
The City of Buffalo's benefit package is designed to give our employees and their love one's, comfort, safety, and stability they need in serving our community each and every day.

Our offerings include:

-Medical and vision, Dental, Life Insurance (basic) and (supplemental)

-New York State Retirement System

-Deferred Compensation Plan

-Employee Assistance Program for employee/family members

-Flexible Spending Accounts

-Liberal holidays & vacation

-Growth Opportunities and Steady earnings potential