*Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 618886 on your cover letter and resume.

ONLY PERMANENT PARKS EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY. *

Major Responsibilities
- Under general supervision, operate a wide range of vehicles and field power equipment from trucks and trailers, tractors, loaders, mowers, weed whackers, snow blowers, chain saws and more.
- Assist with tracking projects, work orders, and document work.
- Maintain tools, equipment and vehicles and ensure they operate in proper working conditions.
- Take part in all assigned projects as directed, including sports coating, pool operations, inventory, construction, demolition, planting, pruning and concrete mixing and spreading.
- Effectively maintain landscape and grounds. Clean and repair park areas, playgrounds and facilities and ensure agency rules and regulations are followed.
- Supervise assigned personnel and closely inspect work assignments to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner and according to agency specifications.
- Respond as part of a team to citywide efforts and emergencies, snowstorms, hurricane, and tornado damage clean-up as needed.
- Assist with maintenance and repair of an inventory of crew tools, equipment and vehicles and other types of motorized equipment. Changes tires and performs routine servicing.
- Maintain accurate records, track assignments and order necessary supplies.

How to Apply
All Applicants: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 618886.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 618886 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Randall’s Island

* This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent Parks employees serving in the Associate Park Service Worker civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) candidates who are reachable on the promotional Associate Park Service Worker civil service list, Exam No. 1517 or Associate Park Service Worker civil service list, Exam No. 1138.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request. *Posting period extended to 02/09/2024. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

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MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

1. A four-year high school diploma or its education equivalent and 6 months of full-time satisfactory paid experience in gardening, grounds or tree maintenance, or in the building, construction or maintenance trades; or

2. One year of full-time experience in gardening, grounds or tree maintenance, or in the building, construction or maintenance trades; or

License Requirement:

Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York. There may be certain age requirements to obtain this license. Employees must maintain the Class B Commercial Driver License during their employment.

1. Possession of Class A Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York. 2. Towing Endorsement. 3. Passenger Endorsement. 4. At least two years of supervisory experience. 5. Experience in working with diverse teams in an urban setting. 6. Excellent communication and organization skills. 7. Willing to work in inclement weather and able to perform intense and physically demanding work. 8. Proficient in computer software including Microsoft Word and Excel. 9. Ability to work occasional weekend and evening hours.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.

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, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.