Build your career with NYC Parks! Taking care of our green spaces as a City Park Worker is just the beginning of 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 $K 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, acres of land 14% of New York City. We operate more than athletic fields and nearly 1, playgrounds, 1, basketball courts, tennis courts, 65 public pools, and 51 recreational facilities.
Within the division of Citywide Technical Services (CWS) the Shops Team is responsible for maintaining and repairing pools, green roofs, recreation centers, par craft items and special projects.
Additionally, they are charged with the citywide distribution of lifeguard supplies for pools and beaches, personal protective equipment for the agency, as well as managing and executing specialized crews responding to work requests, sports coating projects and vacuum trucks.
THIS JOB VACANCY NOTICE IS FOR CITY PARK WORKER POSITIONS FOR CITYWIDE SERVICES
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in general maintenance work, including lawn mowing, edging, seeding, snow removal, cultivating, fertilizing, sod laying and hedge trimming, sweeping, sports coating, Green Roof maintenance and upkeep, and raking of litter and emptying of receptacles.
- Clean and maintain facilities including restrooms stations.
- 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 certain 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.
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 City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# on your cover letter and resume.
Work Location : Bronx
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.Commercial Driver License (CDL) a plus.2.Ability to drive to locations in all five boroughs. 3.Ability to work flexible hours, nights and weekends as needed.
4.Bilingual English / Spanish. 5.Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills.6.Associate or bachelor’s degree a plus.
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.
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