City Park Worker

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT PARKS EMPLOYEES* NYC Parks serves as the steward for over 30,000 acres of land, which includes 1,000 playgrounds, 36 recreation centers, 66 pools and 14 miles of beach. Our primary responsibility is to build and maintain clean, safe and accessible parks, and to create cultural and educational programs for New Yorkers of all ages to enjoy. The mission of Recreation is to enable all New Yorkers to lead physically active and intellectually stimulating lives through sports, fitness, outdoor adventure, technology, education, and the arts. Recreation programs include specialized exercise classes, youth sports, senior activities, summer camps and free afterschool programs. Recreation programming occurs throughout the City in NYC Parks recreation centers, parks and playgrounds.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES- Reporting to a Center Manager, assist in general maintenance work at a recreation center, including lawn mowing, edging, seeding, snow removal, cultivating, fertilizing, sod laying, hedge trimming, sweeping, raking of litter and emptying of receptacles. - Clean and maintain facilities including public restrooms. - Perform minor repair work including, but not limited to, plumbing, masonry, electrical, painting, carpentry, metal work and vehicle and equipment repair. - Drive vehicles and operate other motorized equipment. - Perform safety checks on facilities and equipment. - May move furniture, climb and perform other physical activities as required in the performance of assigned duties. Work Location: BronxHow to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 784019.All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.*Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request. nyc.gov/parksMOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)