THIS JOB VACANCY NOTICE IS FOR CITY PARK WORKER POSITIONS WITH CITYWIDE SERVICES*

NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land – 14 percent of New York City – including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 65 public pools, 51 recreational facilities, 15 nature centers, 14 golf courses and 14 miles of beaches. We care for 1,200 monuments and 23 historic house museums. We look after 600,000 street trees and two million more in parks. We are New York City’s principal providers of recreational and athletic facilities and programs. We are home to free concerts, world-class sports events and cultural festivals. We build and maintain clean, safe and accessible parks citywide, and conduct recreational, cultural and educational activities for people of all ages. Through this work, NYC Parks improves people’s lives, providing outlets for creative expression, opportunities for healthy recreation and exposure to the restorative beauty of the natural world. Our Citywide Services division seeks qualified applicants to assist with pool prep, Sports Coating and Storehouse operations.

Perks - Earn vacation and sick leave every month and receive free membership to our recreation centers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in general maintenance work, including lawn mowing, edging, seeding cultivating, fertilizing, sod laying, hedge trimming, Green roof upkeep, Sports Coating, pool preparation, sweeping and raking of litter and emptying of receptacles
- Clean and maintain facilities including public restrooms stations.
- Drive vehicles and operate certain other motorized equipment.
- Perform safety checks on facilities and equipment.
- Install new basketball, pickleball and tennis courts.
- Perform storehouse inventory and assist with filling requisitions and orders.
- May move furniture, climb and perform other physical activities as required in the performance of assigned duties.

Duration: April to October 2024.

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $61.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to an $88.25 background check fee.

*These positions will be located in the Bronx at East 138th Street and staff will work at locations citywide.

HOW TO APPLY:
All Applicants*:
Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 628406 .
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 628406 on your cover letter and resume.

References will be required upon request. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

nyc.gov/parks
MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

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. Ability to drive to locations in all 5 boroughs. 2. Ability to work flexible hours, nights and weekends as needed. 3. Bilingual English/Spanish. 4. Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills. 5. Commercial Driver License a plus.

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.