What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park and Recreation Aide 6 & 7 (Maintenance) position at Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office...?
ABOUT WALKWAY OVER THE HUSDON:
In October 2009, the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park opened, providing access to the Hudson River's breathtaking landscape (especially in Fall) for pedestrians, hikers, joggers, bicyclists, and people with disabilities. The bridge deck stands 212 feet above the river's surface and is 1.28 miles long, making it the longest, elevated pedestrian bridge in the world.
The park was made possible through a public-private partnership involving the State of New York as well as other government, private, and non-profit organizations. The amazing result of this partnership is Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, one of the Hudson Valley's top attractions. Join the team to leave your mark!
Learn more about Walkway over the Hudson at: https://parks.ny.gov/parks/178/details.aspx and https://walkway.org/
DUTIES:
- Supervise a small team of Park and Recreation Aide 4-5s.
- Assist with masonry, light carpentry, and/or plumbing trades work on a semi-skilled level.
- Establish strong working relationship with Walkway over the Hudson supervisors, other staff, and patrons.
- Oversee and assist teams that clean grounds, roadways, bridge deck, and structures by sweeping debris or shoveling snow.
- Oversee and assist teams that maintain grounds by mowing, plowing snow, clearing ice, and removing leaves and branches.
- Oversee and assist teams with the cleaning of comfort stations, rest rooms, and buildings
- Provide patrons with information on the park facilities and use.
- Ensure the park remains presentable by monitoring trash and litter pick up throughout the day.
- Oversee and assist with event scheduling, setup, and parking plans.
- Handle complaints or inquiries from patrons regarding the quality of their experience, the cleanliness of facilities and at the discretion of the Park Manager.
- Provide accurate reports of work completed and employee’s work quality to management.
- Additional duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None
OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
- Must be able to work weekends and evenings and holidays on a fluctuating schedule.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license as a term and condition of employment.
- Must be able to lift moderate weight.
- Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to multitask and take initiative as a motivated self-starter.
- Demonstrate the ability to learn and be able to work independently as well as in a group setting.
- Remain calm under pressure and adapt to unique situations and apply critical thinking.
- Take directions well but also be willing to ask for clarification on assigned tasks.
- Trade experience at a semi-skilled level in masonry, light carpentry, and/or plumbing.
- Supervisory experience or willingness to learn to supervise.
BENEFITS:
There are various benefits to which you may be entitled as a seasonal employee, such as:
- NYS Employees' Retirement System Membership
- Health Insurance Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Assistance Programs
- Employee Recognition Program
Learn more about our benefits for seasonal employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
START DATE: As soon as possible
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $15.26 - $17.98 per hour
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
- No
Work Location: One location