Zoo Garage Crew Chief

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

Major Responsibilities

• Under supervision, perform or supervise personnel in the maintenance and day-to-day operation of the Zoo Garage compound.
• Assist with the coordination of City vehicles assigned to the Zoo Garage and the proper placement of employee, vendor and guest vehicles that visit the area.
• Ensure vehicles are clean and ready to be utilized by agency staff.
• Operate vehicles and various other types of motorized equipment incidental to the performance of duties. Check vehicles to ensure they are in proper operating condition.

Change tires and perform routine servicing.

• Train drivers in proper safe driving techniques and procedures. Ensure that drivers use their Geotab fobs.
• Ensure Zoo Garage compound and East Drive are clean and secure.
• Utilize M5 Fleet database including indicating when vehicles are put out of service.
• Administer agency road test for employees to permit them to become authorized drivers to operate agency vehicles.
• Schedule permit and road testing with New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and / or specialized training with appropriate Parks staff.
• Serve as a driver to the Commissioner when necessary.
• Provide high quality customer service to those entering the Zoo Garage.
• Respond to other issues at the Zoo Garage or the Arsenal as needed.

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

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

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

Work Location : Arsenal

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.

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.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.

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.

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Residency RequirementResidency 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.