Park Worker 3 (Saratoga Spa State Park)

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Date Posted 09/24/26

Applications Due10/08/26

Vacancy ID225585

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitlePark Worker 3 (Saratoga Spa State Park)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $44560 to $54773 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Variable hours and shifts which may include weekends, evenings, and holidays. A specific schedule will be discussed at the time of the interview.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Saratoga

Street Address Saratoga Spa State Park

19 Roosevelt Dr

City Saratoga Springs

StateNY

Zip Code12866

Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Managers, the candidate will be involved in all aspects of facility maintenance which include but are not limited to:

• Snow removal, ice making for ice rinks, facility cleaning, tree cutting, chipping and wood splitting.
• Road and trail maintenance, mowing and weed whacking, pool operation and maintenance, and building maintenance and repairs.
• Operate large equipment such as dump trucks, front-end loaders, skid steers, and large turf mowers.
• Assist our custodial staff which may include tasks such as sweeping and mopping floors, emptying trash cans, cleaning restrooms, and dusting surfaces.
• Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair activities in the fields of electric, carpentry, plumbing, and mechanical repairs.
• Coordinate with other site staff during special events and in emergency situations to ensure guests have an enjoyable and safe experience.
• Providing excellent customer service to patrons by answering questions and addressing their concerns promptly and courteously.

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 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.
• Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Must be able to work a variable schedule that may occasionally include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must obtain class 7A pesticide license within the probationary period.
• Must be capable of operating and performing routine maintenance on a variety of power-driven mechanical equipment including trucks, tractors, mowers, line trimmers, chainsaws, Utility Task Vehicle (UTV's), wood processor, woodchipper, wood splitter, leaf vacuum and generators.
• Must keep up on all mandated safety training including First Aid/CPR/AED.
• Will be required to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must attend chainsaw certification course within the probationary period and maintain ability to conduct logging operations as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be capable of basic computer operation.

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 Alan Trepper

Telephone 5185842000

Fax

Email Address Saratoga.Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Saratoga Spa State Park

19 Roosevelt Dr

City Saratoga Springs

State NY

Zip Code 12866

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, via the agency's internal intranet site, or by downloading an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website link below:

FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdf

Please submit your resume and application via email to:

Saratoga.Employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line "Park Worker 3- Saratoga" or mail to:

Saratoga Spa State Park

Attn: Alan Trepper

19 Roosevelt Drive

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Please submit your materials as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or "the cloud."

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications, and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

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.

Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Equal Opportunity Unit at ReasonableAccommodation@parks.ny.gov or (518) 486-7754.

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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