Seasonal Aide

NYC Parks serves as the steward for over 30,000 acres of land, which includes 1,000 playgrounds, 36 recreation centers, 66 pools and 14 miles of beach. Our primary responsibility is to build and maintain clean, safe and accessible parks, and to create cultural and educational programs for New Yorkers of all ages to enjoy. The mission of Recreation is to enable all New Yorkers to lead physically active and intellectually stimulating lives through sports, fitness, outdoor adventure, technology, education, and the arts.

Recreation programs include specialized exercise classes, youth sports, senior activities, summer camps and free after school programs. Recreation programming occurs throughout the City in NYC Parks recreation centers, parks and playgrounds. The new, 65,000 square foot Mary Cali Dalton Recreation Center will be a state-of the art community hub, offering many programming options and amenities to encourage learning, recreation, and fitness.

The center will feature a gymnasium, fitness rooms, and multi-purpose rooms that will host a variety of After school, Summer Camp, Robotics and Arts & Cultural programs.

• Under direct and close supervision, performs general work.
• Perform light repair and general maintenance work in a building and grounds of various public structures.
• Use hand and powered grass mowers and other equipment.
• Pick up litter, rake debris and dig pits and ditches and remove snow and ice.
• Clean interiors and exteriors of structures. Perform sidewalk and road depression repair work.
• Adjust, lubricate and make minor repairs to equipment and machinery. After appropriate training operate, maintain and winterize the chlorination and filtration equipment in indoor and outdoor swimming pools.
• Aid in the operation of chemical sewage treatment apparatus and auxiliary equipment.
• Assist in providing informational, educational and safety services to the general public in person and over the telephone.
• Complete simple reports on activities performed.

Work Location:

Mary Cali Dalton Recreation Center, Staten Island

Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job # 765284.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

* Current City Employees please include your ERN 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)

CITY SEASONAL AIDE - 91406

While there are no formal education or experience requirements, certain programs may require such standards. Good physical condition is required for certain programs.

1. Ability to work flexible hours, nights and weekends as needed.

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