*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*

Major Responsibilities

- Under supervision, provide well-structured, well-supervised training and assignments for Parks Opportunity Program (POP) staff, seasonal and City Park Worker (CPW) employees assigned to the Randall’s Island Garage.
- Perform general maintenance work, including lawn mowing, edging, seeding, snow removal, cultivating, fertilizing, hedge trimming, sweeping, raking leaves, litter removal and emptying of receptacles. Provide instructions to assigned staff in assisting to carry out these duties.
- Clean and maintain various surfaces, facilities, garages and fuel sites including restrooms. Provide instructions for assigned staff to assist in carrying out these duties as well.
- Assign tasks in all subject areas and ensure that employees can perform duties satisfactorily. Provide regular feedback both to employees and supervision regarding employee progress.
- Inventory and monitor the distribution of tools, supplies and clothing to employees. Alert supervisor about status changes in inventory.
- Drive vehicles and operate certain other motorized equipment. Perform safety checks on facilities and equipment.
- Regularly report work productivity, performance and disciplinary issues, collisions and incidents to Park Supervisors. Take appropriate action, record activity and outcomes, run reports and schedule appointments daily.
- Help keep new/salvaged vehicle compound clean and organized. Assist with prepping vehicles for salvage.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 756637.

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

*Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

Work Location: Randall’s Island, Manhattan

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 PARK WORKER - 90641

Qualification Requirements
1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.

2. A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York is required.

3. Ability to read and to understand and obey orders is required.

4. There are certain medical and physical requirements.

1. Strong organizational and leadership skills and ability to motivate a crew. 2. Excellent communication skills. 3. Good attendance record. 4. Demonstrate strong customer service skills.

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.