Park Maintenance Worker - Otisville, NY

Job Overview

Position: Education 4‑H Park Maintenance Worker (Part‑time, 20 hours per week, seasonal through October 31, 2026).
Location: 300 Finchville Turnpike, Otisville, NY.
Reporting to: Education Center & 4‑H Park Facilities Manager, Park Assistant, and Park Coordinator.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years’ experience in a related field.
• Valid NYS driver’s license with the ability to meet travel requirements.
• Background check that meets acceptable standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to meet physical demands, including frequent lifting of 50+ pounds, bending, stretching, walking, and digging.
• Hand‑eye coordination, manual dexterity, and normal eyesight and hearing needed for communication and equipment manipulation.
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Team‑player working with volunteers and staff.

• Minor mechanical and maintenance repairs experience.
• Knowledge of operating park maintenance equipment.
• Ability to relate to diverse audiences.
• Effective oral, written, and visual communication skills.
• Light plumbing and electrical skills.

• Construction & Improvement: Support construction and improvement projects under the Facilities Manager’s direction – dig/fill holes, lay piping, install fixtures, and move materials.
• Grounds & Facilities Maintenance: Keep grounds, buildings, and facilities clean, safe, attractive, and orderly; perform routine cleaning of barns, bathrooms, common spaces.
• Sanitation: Collect and dispose of trash and litter, empty and clean garbage receptacles, monitor grounds for loose debris; replenish paper goods and cleaning supplies as needed.
• Minor Repairs: Assist with painting, basic carpentry, changing light bulbs, minor fixture installation, and upkeep of water systems/foundations.
• Landscaping: Mow lawns, weed‑whack, trim bushes, clear trees, weed gardens, rake leaves/soil, plant, and remove snow; safely operate mowers, tractors, weed whackers, and leaf blowers.
• Event Support: Assist with program operations—set‑up, breakdown, and moving furniture and equipment; support fair preparation and cleanup (weekend in July and surrounding week). Ensure tools are maintained and in proper working condition.
• Professional Development: Collaborate with Supervisor and/or Executive Director to develop and pursue a professional development plan.
• Administrative Support: Attend staff meetings, report expenses, assist marketing of Extension programs, and perform other duties as assigned.

Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, Association health & safety policies, and chemical equipment labeling. Proactively prevent accidents and report hazards.

Apply to all duties and functions. Maintain respectful and professional interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers, and the public; adhere to established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Orange County policies and procedures. Contribute to the organization’s success by performing duties professionally, timely, and accurately.

Hourly Rate: $20.90 per hour. Portion of benefits (subject to eligibility) includes:

• Vacation, Sick and Personal Time
• Paid Holidays
• NYS Health Insurance Program (including Dental)
• NYS Retirement
• Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Tax‑Deferred Annuity
• Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Group Universal Life Insurance
• Voluntary Personal Accidental Insurance
• Voluntary Legal Plan Insurance
• Voluntary Long‑Term Care Insurance
• Voluntary Auto and Homeowner’s Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• New York’s College Savings Program

Position closing:
July 23, 2026.