Associate Park Service Worker

NYC
Operations
Temporary
NYC City Parks
From the iconic Central Park to neighborhood playgrounds, we own and operate some of the most spectacular green spaces in the world. NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land – 14% of New York City. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 65 public pools, and 51 recreational facilities.
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Description

Position Summary: Do you have a Commercial Driver License (CDL)?  NYC Parks seeks candidates for this spring and summer for a rewarding job caring for and maintaining parks and playgrounds for all New Yorkers.  After the summer, potential opportunity for year-round employment!

Responsibilities:

  • Under general supervision, drive vehicles and operate motorized equipment in a safe manner to perform assigned duties.
  • Maintain tools, equipment and vehicles and ensure they operate in proper working condition.
  • Effectively maintain landscape and grounds. Clean and repair facilities and ensure agency rules and regulations are followed.
  • Supervise assigned personnel and closely inspect work assignments to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner and according to agency specifications.
  • Maintain accurate records, track assignments and order necessary supplies.

Qualifications:

  • 1. A four-year high school diploma or its education equivalent and 6 months of full-time satisfactory paid experience in gardening, grounds or tree maintenance, or in the building, construction or maintenance trades; or
  • 2. One year of full-time experience in gardening, grounds or tree maintenance, or in the building, construction or maintenance trades; or
  • License Requirement:
    • Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York.  There may be certain age requirements to obtain this license. Employees must maintain the Class B Commercial Driver License during their employment
  • Preferred Skills:
    • 1. Possession of CDL endorsement (ex: Passenger, Tanker, Tow Truck).
    • 2. Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills.
    • 3. Ability to train other employees.
    • 4. Experience operating specialized equipment including backhoes, beach equipment, and front-end loaders.
    • 5. Clean driving record.
    • 6. Ability to work rotating shifts, nights, and weekends as needed.

Salary: $21.76/hr