City Park Worker

City Park Worker

Build your career with NYC Parks! Taking care of our green spaces as a City Park Worker is just the beginning to a career at Parks. In about five years of employment with a good work ethic, you can qualify for Parks supervisory positions after obtaining a Commercial Driver's License and taking civil service tests earning potentially $100K with overtime per year. While gaining experience working at Parks, you will have access to the training, experience, and resources to support you in getting your Commercial Driver's License and passing civil service tests. Public service is a rewarding job caring and maintaining parks, playgrounds and recreation centers for all New Yorkers, young and old, to enjoy. NYC Parks offers exceptional health benefits and pension, generous vacation / sick days, job security and a work-life balance. NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land 14% of New York City. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 65 public pools and 51 recreational facilities.

Major Responsibilities :

• Assist in general maintenance work, including lawn mowing, edging, seeding, snow removal, cultivating, fertilizing, sod laying, hedge trimming, sweeping, raking of litter and emptying of receptacles.
• Clean and maintain facilities including public restrooms.
• Perform minor repair work including, but not limited to, plumbing, masonry, electrical, painting, carpentry, metal work and vehicle and equipment repair.
• Drive vehicles and operate other motorized equipment.
• Perform safety checks on facilities and equipment.
• May move furniture, climb and perform other physical activities as required in the performance of assigned duties.

Work Location : Staten Island

Qualification Requirements :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.

Salary Min : $40,343.00 Salary Max : $46,395.00