Company description

Our mission at the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation is to create life-enriching experiences at safe, clean, affordable parks and preserve our natural resources through responsible leadership.

We host hundreds of sports, entertainment, educational and community events on our more than 18,000 acres of parkland, which include more than 50 great facilities ranging from golf courses, pools and beaches, parks, to trailways and nature centers. We even have an amusement park, a working farm, historic sites, an arboretum complete with a conservatory, and civic center.

The prestigious National Recreation and Parks Association, has awarded us with national accreditation four consecutive times and we are the only accredited park system in New York State.

Job description

CSEA Job: Maintenance Mechanic I (Farming)
Posted and filing deadline dates.
Posted: February 16, 2021
Filing Deadline: March 01, 2021
Control No.
023-21


Title
Maintenance Mechanic I (Farming)
Job Group
VI
Class
NC
If you apply for this job opening, your application (XD10 Form) must be submitted to the following location by the Filing

Deadline: March 01, 2021 :
Mailing Location

Lorraine Lang
Director of Program Development II (Personnel)
Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation
450 Saw Mill River Road
Ardsley, NY 10502
(914) 231-4588

Located in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation - Somers (rotating shifts): Under general supervision, an incumbent of this class assists the Senior Maintenance Mechanic II (Farmer) in performing a variety of maintenance duties relating to farming and the care of animals at Muscoot Farm. Work involves learning proper practices and skills of farming such as the use of tools, equipment and chemicals used on a farm. The position may act for the Maintenance Mechanic II (Farmer) in his/her, including supervision of subordinate maintenance staff. Does related work as required.
Required
Either: (a) three years experience in the operation and maintenance of a working farm, which included care of animals; or (b) completion of an appropriate two year vocational school course.
Special Requirements
(1) Possession of a valid New York State Operators License appropriate to the equipment operated. (2) Depending of work assignment, must meet standards of OSHA regulation 1910.134 Respiratory Protection, and will be required to meet Federal, State and local standards with respect to health and safety. (3) Depending on work assignment, may be required to be a Certified Pesticide Applicator in New York State, within the appropriate category.
Notes
(1) The number of years of experience required in the minimum qualifications is based upon the presumption of full-time employment. Part-time experience will be prorated based on a 35 hour workweek. (2) Verified and documented volunteer (unpaid) experience will only be credited when specifically allowed by the job description or examination announcement.
Special Notes
Education beyond the secondary level must be from an institution recognized or accredited by the Board of Regents of the New York State Education Department as a post-secondary, degree-granting institution.
Salary: $46,480- $56,635

Compensation

this position is: salaried, $50,000 - $75,000

Application instructions

Deadline

March 01, 2021