Parks and Recreation Aide 4-7 (Tree Crew)

Job Description:

Parks and Recreation Aide 4-7 (Tree Crew)

Description

Duties Description

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) in the Genesee Region is seeking a Parks & Recreation Aide to assist agency staff in the management of trees and shrubs throughout the Genesee Region.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform tree care operations, from aerial lifts and the ground, including tree removal and pruning, planting, stump grinding, and brush chipping.
• Operate and maintain various equipment including chainsaws, aerial lifts, dump trucks, chippers, stump grinders, skid steers, other heavy equipment, and hand tools used in tree care and park operations.
• May interact with park patrons to resolve concerns, answer questions, and give general directions.

Minimum Qualifications

No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

Additional Comments

OPERATING 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.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)*** with airbrake endorsement that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State or obtain one within the first 12 months of employment as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be willing to obtain NYS Parks Sawyer Certification .
• Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor and must be able to lift at least 75 pounds.
• Must have the ability to properly identify native and ornamental park trees.

***Under the provision of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The incumbent is required to participate in pre-employment, random and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
• One year of experience in tree care or forestry operations.
• Knowledge in knot tying and use of ropes in tree care.
• Completed Game of Logging level 1 or equivalent chainsaw training such as United States Forest Service Sawyer Certification.
• Trained in use of United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Tree Assessment to identify and rate hazardous trees.
• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification(s)
• Background or degree in forestry or timber management.

The hourly rate will depend on the experience of the candidate.

BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage. There is opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time & service requirements has been met.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Closing Date/Time: 06/30/25

Salary:

From $19.04 to $24.13 Hourly