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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks & Recreation Aide 5 (Mechanic / Garage Assistant) - Rockland Lake State Park

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $19.85 to $19.85 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation 40 hrs./week. 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Must be able to work weekends and holidays

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rockland

Street Address Rockland Lake State Park

City Congers

StateNY

Zip Code10920

Duties Description Under the direction of the Trades Generalist at Rockland Lake State Park, the selected candidate’s duties will include, but not be limited to:
• Keep equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles and completing preventive maintenance such as tune-ups, oil changes, greasing, replacing brakes, and tire rotations.
• Assist in picking up parts as well as transporting and recovering disabled vehicles.
• Service snowplows, heavy equipment, and small engine equipment.
• Assist in repairing golf course equipment such as sharpening reels and mower blades.
• This position involves lifting up to 50lbs as well as reading and understanding service manuals.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned throughout the park.
• Adhere 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 There are no minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

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.
• Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience in motor equipment maintenance under a skilled journey-level position or equivalent education from an appropriate technical/trade school program.
• Knowledge of technical and mechanical procedures.
• Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Welding experience preferred but not required.

Additional Comments This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and is 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.

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

Name Chris Nielsen

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Christian.Nielsen@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 3006 Seven Lakes Drive

City Bear Mountain

State NY

Zip Code 10911

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and 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
or scan the QR code below.

Please forward your application and resume to Chris Nielsen at Christian.Nielsen@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Rockland Lake Mechanic/Garage Assistant”. If you have any questions concerning the position, please call Rockland Lake State Park at 845-268-3030.

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 minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.