Job Description

Parks and Recreation Aide 4 / SG-NS

HOURLY HIRING RATE: $18.49/hr.

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Temporary/Seasonal

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) in the Genesee Region is seeking two (2) Trail Laborers to assist in maintaining and enhancing the trail systems within Letchworth State Park and the Genesee Region. This is a 40 hour/week, Monday Thursday, seasonal position with the potential to work year-round. The typical workday will be 7:00am 5:30pm, with a 30-minute lunch. Housing is not provided.

Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

-Construct dimensional lumber stairs, retaining walls, bridges, and boardwalks. -Construct new trails and improve existing tread and drainage systems. -Perform regular upkeep on stone staircases and retaining walls. -Provide general maintenance for park facilities. -Remove hazards such as fallen trees and debris. -Groom winter trails and remove risk trees in coordination with NYS Parks operations staff during the off-season. -Work on uneven and steep terrain, carry and move tools, materials, and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more. -Operate both hand and power tools in various outdoor environments and weather conditions. -Adhere to the agencys Code of Conduct Policy and ensuring compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.

OPERATING NEEDS:

-Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment. -Must have the ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor and to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. -Must have the ability to work on uneven and steep terrain. -Must have experience or familiarity with using hand tools, power tools, and performing/troubleshooting basic tool maintenance. -Must complete equivalent training to Game of Logging 1, 2 and 3 to operate chainsaws.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

-Two years of experience with outdoor labor, particularly trail maintenance and construction or any of the following: dry stone masonry, carpentry, landscaping, general construction. -Experience operating a chainsaw. -Experience operating equipment such as skid steers, mini-excavators, and Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs).

BENEFITS:

This position has the option to join the NYS Employees Retirement System and may be 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.

TO APPLY:

If you feel you meet the agencys operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your regions administrative headquarters or download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at Please forward your application and resume to:

Hank Adams, Letchworth State Park

1 Letchworth State Park Castile, NY 14427

or by email to Genesee.Employment@parks.ny.gov.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Hank Adams at henry.adams@parks.ny.gov or (585) 689-3472. 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 agencys operating needs.

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: Position Filled

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Temporary work, Seasonal work, Local area, Outdoor,

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