Associate Park Service Worker Synthetic Turf Team

Associate Park Service Worker

The Synthetic Turf is a critical division for Parks and this position is vital for its efficient and effective operations. NYC Parks central maintenance team cares for its 250+ synthetic turf fields. The synthetic turf maintenance team improves the quality and useful life of Parks' synthetic turf fields through proactive grooming and targeted maintenance.

Major Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, 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.
• Deliver equipment to and from the site, operate equipment to remove turf.
• Unload new turf materials.
• Conduct PMI on equipment.
• Ensure safe operation with staff and equipment use.

Work Location: Randall's Island

Qualification Requirements:

This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent Parks employees serving in the Associate Park Service Worker civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) candidates who are reachable on the promotional Associate Park Service Worker civil service list, Exam No. 1517 or Associate Park Service Worker civil service list, Exam No. 1138.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 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; or 2. One year of full-time experience in gardening, grounds or tree maintenance, or in the building, construction or maintenance trades; or License 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 Skills:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, mechanical and organizational skills.
• Experience towing trailers (non-CDL).
• At least 2 years of full-time experience caring for turf.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, nights and weekends as needed.

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.