NY HELP No Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of Title Park Worker 3 - Saratoga Spa State Park Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade 09 Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $42641 to $52413 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Variable Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 7 AM To 3:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Saratoga Street Address Saratoga Spa State Park 19 Roosevelt Dr City Saratoga Springs State NY Zip Code 12866 Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Managers, the candidate will be involved in all aspects of facility maintenance:• The candidate will be responsible for snow removal, ice making for ice rinks, facility cleaning, tree cutting, chipping and wood splitting. • The candidate will be responsible for road and trail maintenance, mowing and weed whacking, and building maintenance and repairs.• The candidate will operate large equipment such as dump trucks, front-end loaders, skid steers, and large turf mowers.• The candidate will assist our custodial staff, this may include tasks such as sweeping and mopping floors, emptying trash cans, cleaning restrooms, and dusting surfaces. • The candidate will perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities in the fields of electric, carpentry, plumbing, and mechanical repairs. • The candidate will also be responsible for coordinating with other site staff during special events and in emergency situations to ensure that guests have an enjoyable and safe experience. • The candidate will be committed to providing excellent customer service to patrons by answering questions and addressing their concerns promptly and courteously. Minimum Qualifications One year of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility;OR - One year of experience in any of the following fields:• Law enforcement or security• Firefighting• Emergency Medical Services• Environmental education or stewardship• Natural resources management (e.g., forest management, wildlife management/preservation)• Historic preservation or interpretation• Landscaping or grounds maintenanceOR - One year of military service in any branch of the United States Armed Forces;OR - Thirty (30) semester credit hours of college-level coursework from an accredited college or university;OR - Completion of a two-year technical/trades school program;OR - Two years of experience as a trade assistant working under the direct supervision of a skilled tradesperson. Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:• Must possess and maintain a valid NYS driver’s license as a term and condition of employment.• Must obtain a valid NYS Commercial Driver’s License Class B with air brake endorsement within the probationary period and must maintain it as a term and condition of employment.• Must obtain pesticide technician certification and must maintain as a term and condition of employment. • Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.• Must be capable of operating and performing routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, tractors, mowers, line trimmers, chainsaws, Utility Task Vehicle (UTV’s), wood processor, woodchipper, wood splitter, leaf vacuum and generators.• Must keep up on all mandated safety training including First Aid/CPR/AED.• Will be required to work weekends and holidays as needed.• Must attend Sawyer Level 1 chainsaw certification course within the probationary period and maintain ability to conduct logging operations as a term and condition of employment.• Must be capable of basic computer operation.Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The incumbent is required to participate in pre-employment, random and post-accident drug, and alcohol testing.BENEFITS:Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:Paid Time Off:• CSEA: 44 days - 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidaysHealth Care Benefits:• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional Benefits:• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership• NYS Deferred Compensation• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Paid Parental LeaveTo learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Alan Trepper Telephone 5185842000 Fax Email Address Alan.Trepper@parks.ny.gov Address Street Saratoga Spa State Park 19 Roosevelt Dr City Saratoga Springs State NY Zip Code 12866 Notes on Applying If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the Agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or download an application here: https://parks.ny.gov/sites/default/files/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdfPlease forward your application and resume, if available, to Alan Trepper, Park Manager 3, Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Resumes may also be emailed to: Saratoga.Employment@parks.ny.govAll qualified 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 minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.