Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks and Recreation Aide 6 - Seasonal Plant Curator/Greenhouse (Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $21.57 to $21.57 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Monday - Sunday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Nassau

Street Address Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park

1395 Planting Fields Road

City Oyster Bay

StateNY

Zip Code11771

Job Specifics

Duties Description Park Aide 6 is a full-time, seasonal position that assists the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park in maintaining Greenhouse Complex at the arboretum.

Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Assist with watering, planting, pruning, and repotting
• Open and close the greenhouses to the general public daily
• Oversee small crews of staff or volunteers on specific tasks
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

Preferred qualifications:
Horticultural experience or academic training in horticulture is preferred but not required.

Additional Comments 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.
• Work is required on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Must possess strong organizational and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor, including medium-heavy lifting.

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

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

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

How to Apply

Name Michael Drumm

Telephone 516-922-8621

Fax

Email Address Michael.Drumm@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park

1395 Planting Fields Road

City Oyster Bay

State NY

Zip Code 11771

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office your region’s administrative headquarters, or you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website https://parks.ny.gov/regions/long-island/default.aspx.

Please forward your application and resume, if available, to Michael Drumm at Michael.Drumm@parks.ny.gov by April 20, 2025. For any questions regarding the position, please reach out to Michael Drumm by email and/or by phone at 516 922 8621.

All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.

POSTING DATE: March 28, 2025 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: April 20, 2025

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency