Park Worker – Trailside Museums & Zoo – Bear Mountain State Park Job Albany area,City of Albany New York USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Position: Park Worker 3 – Trailside Museums & Zoo – Bear Mountain State Park
Location: City of Albany

Qualifications

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
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
If verifiable, we will accept and pro-rate part‑time and volunteer experience
Your degree 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
If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency
Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent‑permanent qualifying service as a Park Worker 3
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 be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor, including ability to lift and move 80 pounds
Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed
Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including winter conditions and extreme heat
Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time and navigate difficult terrain
Must be qualified and medically cleared to wear a respirator and adhere to safe working practices
Must have the ability to operate a chainsaw and must complete OPRHP sawyer training or equivalent within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment
Salary Range From $46641 to $56413 Annually
Travel Percentage 0%
The hiring rate will be the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 9 ($42,641) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000)
The job rate will be the sum of the statutory job rate ($52,413) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000)
The CSEA contracts allow for salary protection for seasonal / hourly employees who are appointed to permanent graded positions with lower hiring rates under certain circumstances
We encourage OPRHP seasonal / hourly applicants to check in with your Regional Business Office Administrator to inquire about the potential impact on your salary
As a permanent graded employee, you will be eligible for regular salary / performance advances (i.e. salary increases)
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
BENEFITS
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off:
PEF and CSEA: 44 days – 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays
Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
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)

Responsibilities

Assist in carrying out maintenance schedules and operations at Trailside Museums and Zoo in Bear Mountain and at the Trailside facilities in Harriman State Park
Perform routine maintenance using a variety of power‑driven mechanical equipment…