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City Park Worker

  1. DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION
Posted on: 02/26/2025
  1. Full-time

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

  1. No exam required

Department

CW SHOPS

$18.71 – $18.71

Job Description

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. 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.

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

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: 6 months, approximate start date 4/14/25

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 $101.25 background check fee.

Work Location: Citywide Services*

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

HOW TO APPLY:
All Applicants*:
Click here OR
Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 703872
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 on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. Reference 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


Minimum Qualifications

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.


Preferred Skills

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. 6. Ability to climb ladders and work at various heights. 7. Horticulture experience.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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 Requirement

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.
Additional Information

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.

Job ID

703872

Title code

90641

Civil service title

CITY PARK WORKER

Title classification

Labor-3

Business title

City Park Worker

  1. Entry-Level

Job level

00

Number of positions

18

Work location

Randalls Island 5-Boro Shops

  1. Building Operations & Maintenance

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