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Park Worker 3
State of New York - Salamanca, NY
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Park Worker 3 position involves working within the Regional Maintenance team at Allegany State Park, focusing on the operation and maintenance of park facilities and infrastructure. The role requires driving heavy equipment, performing maintenance tasks, and ensuring the safety and functionality of park roads and facilities. The incumbent will work under the direction of the Regional Maintenance Supervisor and is expected to demonstrate flexibility in work schedules, including weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Drive large trucks and transport heavy equipment using trailers.
- Operate and perform preventative and basic maintenance of heavy equipment such as backhoes, excavators, and loaders.
- Clean, repair, and replace culverts, drainage structures, and ditches to maintain stormwater flow capacity.
- Repair and install traffic signs.
- Mow and brush back roadway corridors, bridges, and culverts.
- Effect repairs or reconstruction of both paved and gravel roads.
- Back up or repair road shoulders after paving projects or storm events.
- Set up highway work zones and control traffic.
- Operate garbage trucks and haul refuse from recycling centers.
- Plow snow using large trucks with wing plows and move snowbanks with heavy equipment.
- Work effectively in a team setting and demonstrate flexibility in tasks and schedules.
- Follow instructions accurately and efficiently.
- Communicate effectively with staff and park patrons under stressful conditions.
- Assist in emergency response functions as assigned.
- Adhere to the agency's Code of Conduct Policy.
Requirements
- One year of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility.
- Experience in law enforcement, firefighting, environmental education, or natural resource management is also qualifying.
- One year of military service in any military branch is acceptable.
- An Associate's degree or 60 credit hours of college coursework is required.
- Completion of a two-year technical/trades school program or two years' experience as a trades assistant under supervision.
Nice-to-haves
- Valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
- Class B Commercial Driver's License with applicable endorsements or ability to obtain it within the probationary period.
- Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment associated with road maintenance.
- Knowledge of safety standards and procedures related to road maintenance.
Benefits
- 44 days of paid time off including 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, 5 personal leave days, and 13 holidays.
- Affordable health insurance programs for employees and dependents.
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
- Membership in the New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS).
- Access to NYS Deferred Compensation and college savings programs.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
- Paid parental leave.
