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Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Parks and Recreation Aide 6 (Maintenance/Night Watch Aide – Seasonal) - Peebles Island

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade Hourly

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $21.57 to $21.57 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Pebbles Island is open 24/7, 365 days a year. The candidate must be flexible and work the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift, depending on 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 Saratoga

Street Address Peebles Island State Park

1 Delaware Avenue North

City Cohoes

State NY

Zip Code 12047

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor, the Maintenance/Security Aide will perform a range of maintenance and security duties at Peebles Island. Duties include, but are not limited to: • Perform light duties building and ground maintenance, complete snow removal by shoveling snow and operating plow vehicles in the winter months.• Perform general janitorial duties to ensure a clean and safe environment, which will include daily cleaning and sanitizing of facility restrooms, kitchen areas, and common areas; trash removal and restocking of paper goods and other supplies as needed throughout facility, i.e. soap, paper towels, etc.• Assist in loading and unloading cargo from vehicles and storage areas. • Assist in cleaning and checking fleet vehicles for basic maintenance. • Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency practice and procedures, assisting and directing staff; and assist with traffic control and parking vehicles. • Assist in performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities in a variety of trades such as painting, carpentry, mechanical repairs, check drains and assist with moving equipment/furniture or deliveries as needed. • Participate in the general event set-up and take-down of tents, tables, chairs, and other necessary equipment as operationally needed. • Perform security duties throughout the facility when/as needed• Must be willing to keep current on all mandated safety trainings, including First Aid and CPR/AED.• Must be able to communicate effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: No minimum qualification per Civil Service. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSNYS Security Guard License is preferred, not required.

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.• Applicants must be available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, including 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift. • Must have the ability to communicate in writing and to read and comprehend written material. • Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor, including medium-heavy lifting and using step ladders• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. BENEFITS:This position has the option to join the NYS Employees’ 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 have been met.To 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 Justin Countryman

Telephone 518-268-2156

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Peebles Island

PO Box 189

City Waterford

State NY

Zip Code 12188

Notes on Applying If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local historic site office, your region’s administrative headquarters or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdfPlease forward your application and resume, if available, to Justin Countryman, PO Box 189, Waterford, NY 12188 or email to: [email protected] For more information, call Justin Countryman at 518-268-2156.All 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. POSTING DATE: 5/22/2025 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: 6/11/2025 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency