Parks and Recreation Aide 5 (Maintenance and Grounds) - Taconic Region

NY HELP No







Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of







Title Parks and Recreation Aide 5 (Maintenance and Grounds) - Taconic Region







Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance







Salary Grade NS







Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)







Salary Range From $20.45 to $20.45 Hourly







Employment Type Full-Time







Appointment Type Temporary







Jurisdictional Class Labor Class







Travel Percentage 0%















Workweek Other (see below)



"Other" Explanation Wednesday - Sunday, 8:30am – 5:00pm. Variable schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.







Hours Per Week 32 - 40





Workday





From 8:30 AM







To 5 PM







Flextime allowed? No







Mandatory overtime? No







Compressed workweek allowed? No







Telecommuting allowed? No















County Westchester







Street Address Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site



29 Warburton Avenue







City Yonkers







State NY







Zip Code 10701















Duties Description Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site is one of the oldest buildings in New York. For nearly 350 years, Philipse Manor Hall has sat at the confluence of the Saw Mill and Hudson Rivers as Yonkers grew out of the vast landholdings of the Philipse family. In 2022, the historic site reopened after undergoing extensive renovations and the installation of a new permanent exhibit, Our Whole History. Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site explores the conflicting interests between the local Lunaape Munsee Native Americans, European Colonizers, and enslaved individuals of African descent.Under the supervision of Site Management, the selected candidate will be expected to work closely with staff, community, and vendors to ensure that Philipse Manor Hall’s mission is met. Duties include, but are not limited to:• Maintenance assignments including lawn mowing, weeding, plant and tree care, sweeping of parking areas and paths, snow removal, refuse removal, cleaning structures, painting and minor carpentry tasks. • Operate light duty vehicles and power tools. Conduct simple repair and maintenance of equipment.• Regular custodial work such as dusting, vacuuming, floor cleaning, restroom cleaning, organizing storage spaces, manage supply inventories, and maintain public spaces by adhering to designated cleaning protocols. • Historic Site exhibit care includes regular cleaning and dusting of exhibit and display cases, cleaning and polishing exhibit touch points and flat surfaces, and paint touchups of historic walls and woodwork when needed.• Event preparation and takedown, outdoor signage care, distribute event flyers, care of event kiosks.• Communicate in writing as well as read and comprehend written material. • Communicate effectively and professionally with other staff and patrons.• Serves as the site representative for the Taconic Region Safety committee.• Participate in safety training, update safety forms and procedures. This position is expected to assist in emergency situations by applying emergency procedures and practices. • 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.







Additional Comments OPERATING 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.• Must have the ability to perform light to medium labor tasks.• Must be comfortable working from heights and ladders.BENEFITS: This position has the option to join the NYS Employees’ Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements have been met.







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











Name Michael Lord







Telephone







Fax







Email Address [email protected]





Address





Street Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site



29 Warburton Avenue







City Yonkers







State NY







Zip Code 10701















Notes on Applying If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy please forward your application and resume to “Michael Lord” at [email protected] with the subject line “Parks and Recreation Aide 5/Maintenance and Grounds – Taconic – Vacancy ID”. If you have any questions about the position, please email us.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.