Park Worker 3 (Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park)

Under the supervision of higher-level personnel, the selected candidate has a broad range of responsibilities, which include supporting park programs and various maintenance and operations tasks. This position works collaboratively with park management and staff in a variety of capacities.

The duties of this position will include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise operations and maintenance activities at WOTH.
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues as well as operate the WOTH elevator as needed.
• Assist in supervising, training, assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of lower-level employees.
• Supervise lower level employees in either opening or closing procedures at the Walkway.
• Perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks, including purchasing; maintaining inventories; collecting and reconciling fees; preparing written reports and documents; answering telephones and responding to inquiries; and providing visitors with information and customer friendly service.
• Perform maintenance of the Walkway, including concrete and expansion joint repair along with other trained staff.
• Perform routine maintenance on and operate a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment, including trucks, tractors, bobcats, snowplows, trailers, mowers, chainsaws, and power saws.
• Perform grounds, landscaping and building maintenance, including restroom cleaning using green practices and a variety of tools.
• Perform routine maintenance in all parks buildings, including the Walkway’s new maintenance center.
• Complete and supervise snow and ice removal operations, sometimes in extreme weather conditions, using knowledge and experience in sustainable snow removal practices necessary at WOTH.
• Assisting with pruning and tree trimming activities involving the operation of a chain saw.
• Assist park supervisor in hazardous tree identification and logging these trees into the parks hazardous tree log.
• Maintain parking lots and pay station collection systems.
• Assist in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices; assisting and directing staff; and working with patrons to minimize potential problems.
• Monitor and communicate by two-way radio.
• Work closely with park management in the scheduling, permitting and the operation of public events and programs at the WOTH.
• Work closely with the WOTH Friends Group, volunteers, the community, other departments and agencies, businesses, concessionaires, and vendors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by their direct supervisor.

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 maintenance

OR

• 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.

*Your credit hours must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.