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About the position
It's never too early to start planning for summer employment! Seasonal employees are typically employed between Memorial Day and Labor Day (may vary based on location). Park and Recreation Aides can work in many different areas within a park or historic site, including: Park Offices, Park and Trail Maintenance, Groundskeeping, and Landscaping, Pools and Beach areas, Historic Site Tours, Visitor Areas, and Gift Shops, Nature Centers-Sanitation and Cleaning, Golf Courses and Pro Shops-Patron Assistance...and more! Many park regions also employ a limited number of seasonal trades people, recreation specialists, and other specialized roles.
Responsibilities
- Work in Park Offices
- Perform Park and Trail Maintenance, Groundskeeping, and Landscaping
- Assist in Pools and Beach areas
- Conduct Historic Site Tours and manage Visitor Areas and Gift Shops
- Maintain Nature Centers including Sanitation and Cleaning
- Provide assistance in Golf Courses and Pro Shops
Requirements
- No Civil Service minimum qualifications required
- Qualifications based on operating needs and vary by assigned work location and job title
Benefits
- Option to join the NYS Employees' Retirement System
- Eligibility for health insurance, dental and vision coverage
- Opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements have been met
