Groundskeeper I or II - Five Borough Program
About The Position
Central Park is a 843-acre public space managed by the Central Park Conservancy, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to its preservation and celebration. The Conservancy, a public-private partnership, has invested significantly in the Park's restoration and hosts over 40 million visitors annually. The Groundskeeper position is part of the Five Borough Program, responsible for landscape care and maintenance in selected parks outside of Central Park, specifically in four parks in Harlem and other locations across New York City. The role involves working collaboratively with park staff, City staff, volunteers, and seasonal interns to perform essential landscape maintenance tasks.
Requirements
- A four-year high school diploma or equivalent combination of skills and experience.
- Professional work experience in landscaping, park maintenance, turf maintenance or horticulture.
- Valid Drivers’ License that must be maintained for duration of employment.
- A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience in landscaping, park maintenance, turf maintenance that is equivalent to 5 years’ experience (for Groundskeeper II).
- Demonstrated competency of essential job functions (for Groundskeeper II).
- CPC internal candidates - A satisfactory performance evaluation during each year of employment (for Groundskeeper II).
Responsibilities
- Provides general landscape care and maintenance within the assigned parks.
- Cares for and maintains all plant beds and their surrounding landscapes, hardscapes, playgrounds, and perimeter in assigned areas in accordance with the established schedule and organizational standards.
- Mowing, string trimming, irrigation, basic irrigation system maintenance, weeding, mulching, raking, sweeping, pruning, planting and other related duties.
- Installs and repairs fence as needed and as directed.
- Supports waste management operation as needed.
- Maintains athletic fields using appropriate lawn care procedures, groom infields, mounds and other applicable areas.
- Performs snow removal and ice mitigation on paths, entrances, playgrounds, perimeter and other hard surfaces with machines and physical labor to provide appropriate levels of access as per established organizational standards.
- Maintains surface drainage by keeping catch basins free of debris during heavy rainstorms and remaining snow and ice in the winter months.
- Operates various types of equipment including utility vehicles and tractor.
- Maintains tools and equipment in good working order and report items that require repair.
- Daily reports of malfunctioning infrastructure, furnishings, safety hazards, quality of life issues.
- Executes other duties as required, such as, possible assignment of driving light or medium weight truck and trailer through New York City streets.
- Assists in the preparation of special events as needed.
- Works alongside and maintains positive relationships with Parks Staff.
- Works with volunteers and seasonal interns.
- Cooperates with other staff within the department in completing assigned tasks.
- Displays the necessary initiative and dependability to work alone or in groups.
- Interacts with Park patrons and colleagues in a courteous and professional manner.
- Participates in required organizational training sessions and seminars.
Benefits
- Additional daily rate
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
