Company description

Famous for its energy, culture, shops and tourist sites, New York City is also the home to many state parks. These open space jewels provide the perfect oasis in the city that never sleeps.

The 28-acre rooftop Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park in Harlem offers amazing views along the Hudson River and year-round recreation and entertainment. Features include an ice rink, indoor and outdoor pools, gymnasium, running track, theater, playing fields, playgrounds, and a carousel. Roberto Clemente State Park in the Bronx draws visitors for its year-round sports programs, popular outdoor pool complex, state-of-the-art playground and more.

Marsha P. Johnson (East River) State Park in Brooklyn has access to the Williamsburg waterfront and spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline - the perfect backdrop for enjoying the many cultural and food related events at the park. Gantry Plaza State Park on the Long Island City, Queens waterfront offers great views and waterside fun. Head out to Staten Island and explore Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve, a 260-acre preserve with a mixture of unique habitats, an active nature center and miles of trails. Take the Roosevelt Island tram to Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park; the only memorial dedicated to the former President in his home state of New York.

Bring your binoculars and fishing pole to Bayswater Point State Park in Queens and tour this delicate bird habitat and prime fishing site on Jamaica Bay. Explore the 10 miles of hiking and biking trails at Shirley Chisholm State Park in Brooklyn and enjoy the park's waterfront access and scenic views of New York City.

For a new perspective on urban parks try Hudson River Park. This joint city-state partnership is a continuous waterfront esplanade stretching more than five miles from Battery Park City to 59th St. with a multi-use bike and running trail.

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties and responsibilities are, but not limited to:
• While operating in an independent manner, performs planting, weeding, watering, fertilizing and trimming of trees, shrubs, vines, flowers, and crop plants once trained.
• Identifying, supervising, or otherwise handling the removal of invasive species.
• Inspecting the operating area to identify potential safety hazards, needs for skilled maintenance, landscaping requirements, etc.; reporting findings to supervisor(s) and/or taking corrective actions independently, as appropriate.
• Maintaining planted beds and farm field through weeding, watering, pruning, deadheading, mulching, edging, and raking.
• Operating and maintaining hand and portable power tools and motorized equipment such as mowers, tractors, sprayers, saws, tillers, etc.
• Answering questions for park visitors about horticulture, history, and general information, and providing rule enforcement.
• Operating light trucks and other motor vehicles as required in the performance of duties.
• Loading and unloading materials, tools and equipment of varying weights and sizes, as needed, in the performance of duties assigned.
• Performing routine manual maintenance tasks including litter removal.
• Maintaining equipment and supplies properly and ensuring they are stored safely.
• Performing snow removal and maintaining grounds and structures as needed.
• Performing other related duties as required.

OPERATIONAL NEEDS:

· Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment. If not licensed at the time of appointment, the appointee must obtain a driver’s license without restrictions or conditions within the term of probation

· Must be able to write and communicate proficiently in English. The ability to communicate in Spanish is helpful but not required.

· Prior grounds maintenance experience preferred.

· Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, work independently and set priorities as assigned by supervisor.

· Must possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.

· Must be willing to support additional tasks and projects as assigned and be willing to occasionally support tasks and projects at other New York State Parks’ work sites in the New York City Region.

· Must be able to work m i n. 40 hours a week, including weekends as needed, with occasional extended hours if needed.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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Deadline

March 02, 2026

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