Job Information
City of New York Associate Park Service Worker in New York, New York
Job Description
ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES
The mission of NYC Parks is to plan resilient and sustainable parks, public spaces, and recreational amenities, build a park system for present and future generations, and care for parks and public spaces. Environment and Planning works to protect, restore, expand, and manage New York City’s green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience.
Major Responsibilities
Performs and/or supervises personnel in tree maintenance and operations duties,
Operates a wide range of heavy-duty vehicles and field power equipment from trucks and trailers, tractors, loaders, mowers, weedwhackers, snowblowers, chain saws and more.
Take part in all assigned projects as directed, including construction, concrete demolition/removal, soil removal, planting, pruning, tree-loading and off-loading, soil, mulch, and compost moving/spreading.
Assist with maintenance checks and repair of an inventory of crew tools, equipment and vehicles and other types of motorized equipment; changes tires and performs routine servicing.
Operates and cares for hand and power gardening tools and equipment.
Performs various aspects of landscape and planting work and tree maintenance.
Assist with maintaining accurate records, work orders, timesheets, and document work.
Periodically train or supervise employees and/or volunteer crews as needed.
Qualification Requirements
- This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent Parks employees serving in the Associate Park Service Worker civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) candidates who are reachable on the promotional Associate Park Service Worker civil service list, Exam No. 1517 or Associate Park Service Worker civil service list, Exam No. 1138.
Work Location: TBD
How to Apply
All Applicants:
Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 687494.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 687494 on your cover letter and resume.
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.
nyc.gov/parks
MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)
Qualifications
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
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.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
