Parks and Recreation Aide 1 (Maintenance & Cleaning)

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/11/25

Applications Due08/21/25

Vacancy ID195171

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 1 (Maintenance & Cleaning)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $15.97 to $15.97 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Variable schedule including nights, evenings, weekends and holidays; April - November

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 10 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Orleans

Street Address Lakeside State Park

Route 18

City Waterport

StateNY

Zip Code14571

Duties Description The selected candidate will work under the direct supervision of the Park Supervisor 1, SG-11, or their designee on the maintenance crew. Duties shall include, but are not limited to:

• Perform routine grounds maintenance tasks within Lakeside State Park and Oak Orchard State Marine Boat Launch.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks for restrooms and facility buildings within Lakeside State Park and Oak Orchard State Marine Boat Launch.
• Operate various hand and power tools such as weed eaters, backpack and handheld leaf blowers, shop vacuums, and battery-operated cleaning equipment.
• Operate light and medium-duty vehicles.
• Operate skid steers, tractors, and mowers as needed.
• Water flowerbeds and maintain park garden areas.
• Clean fire-pits and campground electric pedestals within the campground.
• Collect refuse/recycling within the campground and throughout the parks.
• Assist with tree and brush cleanup as needed.
• Assist higher-level staff with basic trades projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

See Additional Comments for operational needs.

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 have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task.
• Must have the ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor and lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Must have the ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Must have the ability to sit, stand, bend, and squat for various periods of time.
• Must be able to work a variable schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays especially during the peak operating season between May and October.

BENEFITS:

This position has the option to join the NYS Employee's Retirement System and is eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage. There is opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time & service requirements has been met. For more information, please visit:

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Name Celestine Simmons

Telephone

Fax

Email Address ...

Address

Street Letchworth State Park

1 Letchworth State Park

City Castile

State NY

Zip Code 14427

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet 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 can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Or you can submit a resume and Part 1 Pre-Employment Application, to .... OR via mail, forward your resume and employment application to:

Celestine Simmons, Letchworth State Park

1 Letchworth State Park

Castile, NY 14427

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Celestine Simmons at ... or ....

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.