Position Information

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 3 - Trailside Museums and Zoo

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $17.66 to $17.66 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Thursday – Monday, variable hours: May 1, 2025 – October 31, 2025; weekends and some holidays

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Rockland

Street Address Trailside Museums and Zoo

4 Ft. Clinton Way

City Bear Mountain

StateNY

Zip Code10911

Job Specifics

Duties Description Trailside Museums and Zoo is a 30-acre site located within Bear Mountain State Park. This location includes 15 outdoor animal exhibits, 5 stone buildings, 4 regional nature museum buildings, a stone residential house, 1 mile of paved trail, a historical Revolutionary War site, and a forested area. The facility has native plant species gardens among other landscaping features.

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager at Trailside Museums and Zoo, the selected candidate will perform duties related to maintenance and repair of the grounds and buildings. This position also involves working in a zoo environment where animals are present. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs upkeep of grounds, including the operation and basic maintenance of hand and power tools (line trimmers, mowers, etc.)
• Clears sites, prepares them for planting, and plants seeds, trees, shrubbery, and flowers.
• Completes maintenance tasks including cleaning restrooms and picking up litter.
• Makes repairs to a variety of structures and buildings.
• Paints interior and exterior surfaces.
• Uses and maintains tools and equipment properly.
• Utilizes proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) during work tasks.
• This position involves physically demanding work outdoors on uneven and steep terrain in a variety of weather conditions for extended periods of time. This includes carrying and moving tools, materials, and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Reads and understands written instructions and material.
• Communicates effectively with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner under stressful conditions.
• Adheres to the agency’s Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.

Minimum Qualifications No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

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.
• An interest in the preservation of the natural world and historic sites is preferred but not required.

BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employees’ Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental
and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements have been met.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Nicholas Barch

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Nicholas.Barch2@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Trailside Museums and Zoo

4 Ft. Clinton Way

City Bear Mountain

State NY

Zip Code 10911

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the agency’s 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 you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website at https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Palisades.pdf

Please forward your application and resume to Nicholas Barch at Nicholas.Barch2@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “PRA3 Trailside”. If you have any questions concerning the position, please email.

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 agency's operating needs.