Associate Park Service Worker

Location: Staten Island

Salary: $52,796.00 – $60,715.00

Major Responsibilities: Drive vehicles and operate motorized equipment in a safe manner to perform assigned duties. Maintain tools, equipment and vehicles and ensure they operate in proper working condition. Effectively maintain landscape and grounds. Clean and repair park areas, playgrounds and facilities and ensure agency rules and regulations are followed. Skillfully operate and maintain filtration plant and heating systems. Supervise assigned personnel and closely inspect work assignments to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner and according to agency specifications. Maintain accurate records, track assignments and order necessary supplies. Minimum Qualifications1. 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; or2. One year of full-time experience in gardening, grounds or tree maintenance, or in the building, construction or maintenance trades; orLicense 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. Preferred Skills1. At least 2 years of consecutive city service.2. Possession of Class A Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York.55a Program 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.

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.