The mission of NYC Parks is to plan resilient and sustainable parks, public spaces, and recreational amenities, build a park system for present and future generations, and care for parks and public spaces. Environment and Planning works to protect, restore, expand, and manage New York City’s green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience.

Environment and Planning is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Major Responsibilities
- Perform and/or supervise personnel in tree maintenance and operations duties.
- Operate a wide range of heavy-duty vehicles and field power equipment from trucks and trailers, tractors, loaders, mowers, weedwhackers, snowblowers, chain saws and more.
- Take part in all assigned projects as directed, including construction, concrete demolition/removal, soil removal, planting, pruning, tree-loading and off-loading, soil, mulch, and compost moving/spreading.
- Assist with maintenance checks and repair of an inventory of crew tools, equipment and vehicles and other types of motorized equipment; changes tires and performs routine servicing.
- Operate and cars for hand and power gardening tools and equipment.
- Perform various aspects of landscape and planting work and tree maintenance.
- Assist with maintaining accurate records, work orders, timesheets, and document work.
- Periodically train or supervise employees and/or volunteer crews as needed.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 627133.

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# 627133 on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: TBD

nyc.gov/parks

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 a Class A Commercial Driver License with air brakes endorsement valid in the State of New York. 2. At least two years of supervisory experience. 3. Experience in working with diverse teams in an urban setting. 4. Proficient in computer software including Microsoft Word and Excel. 5. Excellent communication and organization skills. 6. Willing to work in inclement weather and able to perform intense and physically demanding work. 7. Background in Ecological Restoration, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Arboriculture, Landscape Construction, Natural Area Management, or related field. 8. Ability to work evenings and weekends.

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.