Grow your career with NYC Parks! Taking care of our green spaces as a City Park Worker is just the beginning to a career at Parks. In about five years of employment with a good work ethic, you can qualify for Parks supervisory positions after obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License and taking civil service tests earning potentially $100K with overtime per year.

While gaining experience working at Parks, you will have access to the training, experience, and resources to support you in getting your Commercial Driver’s License and passing civil service tests. Public service is a rewarding job caring and maintaining parks, playgrounds and recreation centers for all New Yorkers, young and old, to enjoy. NYC Parks offers exceptional health benefits and pension, generous vacation/sick days, job security and a work-life balance.

NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land – 14% of New York City. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 65 public pools, and 51 recreational facilities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in general maintenance work, including lawn mowing, edging, seeding, snow removal, cultivating, fertilizing, sod laying and hedge trimming, sweeping and raking of litter and emptying of receptacles.
- Clean and maintain facilities, including public restrooms.
- Perform minor repair work including, but not limited to, plumbing, masonry, electrical, painting, carpentry, metal work and vehicle and equipment repair.
- Drive vehicles and operate other motorized equipment.
- Perform safety checks on facilities and equipment.
- May move furniture, climb and perform other physical activities as required in the performance of assigned duties.

Duration: January 2026 to October 2026

Work Location: Aramark 850 East 138th Street, Bronx

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $68.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $101.25 background check fee.

How To Apply
All Applicants:
Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 758402.
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: References will be required upon request. If you have any questions or need a reasonable accommodation, contact: Michele.Lignore-Diaz@parks.nyc.gov or Maria.Ruiz@parks.nyc.gov.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants. 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.

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

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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 five boroughs. 2. Ability to work flexible hours, nights and weekends as needed. 3. 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.