Park Worker 3 - Battle Island State Park

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Date Posted 06/05/26

Applications Due07/06/26

Vacancy ID217446

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Worker 3 - Battle Island State Park

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Variable schedule depending on the season.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Oswego

Street Address Battle Island State Park

2150 State Route 48

City Fulton

StateNY

Zip Code13069

Duties Description Under the general supervision of the Golf Course Manager 2, SG-18, the incumbent may be required to perform a variety of duties as needed that may include but not be limited to:

• Assist higher-level staff with complex diagnostics, servicing, and repair of golf course fleet vehicles and heavy machinery.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance (oil changes, lubrication, inspections, and fluid checks).
• Perform routine maintenance and semi-skilled repairs on golf course irrigation system, including pumps, piping, and sprinkler heads.
• Perform semi-skilled light maintenance tasks (minor carpentry, plumbing, or electrical) and operate heavy equipment, light trucks, mowers, and tractors as required for course upkeep.
• Complete work orders, track materials used, and document progress in maintenance systems.
• Assist in conducting inspections to diagnose issues and determine corrective actions.
• Assist in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.

Minimum Qualifications One year of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a park, historic site, golf course, or recreational facility;

OR - One year of experience in any of the following fields:

• Law enforcement or security
• Firefighting
• Emergency Medical Services
• Environmental education or stewardship
• Natural resources management (e.g., forest management, wildlife management/preservation)
• Historic preservation or interpretation
• Landscaping or grounds maintenance

OR - One year of military service in any branch of the United States Armed Forces;

OR - Thirty (30) semester credit hours* of college-level coursework from an accredited college or university;

OR - Completion of a two-year technical/trades school program;

OR - Two years of experience as a trade assistant working under the direct supervision of a skilled tradesperson.

• Your credit hours must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.

Additional Comments Operating Needs:

• Must be available to work a variable schedule that includes weekends, holidays and/or evening shifts.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that allows the candidate to operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.

BENEFITS:

Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:

Paid Time Off:

• CSEA: 44 days - 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 5 personal leave days, 13 holidays

Health Care Benefits:

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits:

• New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

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

Name Barbara Sorrells

Telephone 3154921756

Fax

Email Address central.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

6105 East Seneca Turnpike

City Jamesville

State NY

Zip Code 13078

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/employment

Please forward your application and resume, if available, to Barbara Sorrells, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 6105 E Seneca Turnpike, Jamesville, NY 13078

or email to Central.Employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line "Park Worker 3 - Battle Island"

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Charles Halligan at (315) 492-1756.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.

New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Please be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEP OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.

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