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Parks & Recreation Aide 2-7 - Palisades Region

New York StateNyack, NYApril 30th, 2026
Parks & Recreation Aide PositionsThe duties of this position will include but are not limited to the following: Parks & Recreation Aide 2 ($17.62/hour): Maintains grounds, roads, and trails; clears shrubs, grass, leaves and debris; bathroom cleaning, snow/ice removal, litter removal, Upstate PRA2's could perform booth operations and cash collection. Parks & Recreation Aide 3 ($18.19/hour): Maintains grounds, roads and trails, assists patrons with general information, toll booth, litter and trash removal, bathroom cleaning, fixes and repairs, event set up, direct parking for vehicle entry, could include light office duties, phones. Upstate PRA3's could perform booth operations and cash collection. Parks & Recreation Aide 4 ($19.04/hour): Maintain grounds, roads and trails, assists patrons with general information, toll booth, set up for events, may assist skilled or semi-skilled trades like unclogging toilets, replace washers, exterior or interior painting, general carpentry. Toll booth, litter and trash removal. May perform light office functions, phones, reports, cash collection, bank runs. Parks & Recreation Aide 5 ($20.45/hour): Maintain grounds, roads and trails, assists patrons with general information, toll booth, set up for events, may assist skilled or semi-skilled trades like unclogging toilets, replace washers, exterior or interior painting, general carpentry. Toll booth, litter and trash removal. May perform light office functions, phones, reports, cash collection, bank runs. Performs security functions, may supervise a small maintenance crew, may give tours, and perform programming. Parks & Recreation Aide 6 ($21.57/hour): May supervise a small crew, maintenance or office or historic site tours, assists managers or higher-level supervisors with programs, events, security, bank runs, patron services. Will also lead crews for carpentry, landscaping, boat, booth operations, cash collection, plumbing, housekeeping, and office tasks. May assist with revenue and attendance reporting, and assist with training lower level staff. Parks & Recreation Aide 7 ($24.13/hour): Supervisory role: Works more with skilled crews, for maintenance, landscaping, gardening, pool operations, beach operations, Campground operations, office operations. Assists patrons with directions, general information, may be called upon in urgent situations, may also perform office functions, cash collection, bank runs, reports and communications between facility management and lower level staff. You may be assigned to work in one of the following locations: Bear Mountain State Park - 3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain, NY 10911 Bear Mountain Regional Maintenance - 3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain, NY 10911 Bear Mountain Garage - 3006 Seven Lakes Drive, Bear Mountain, NY 10911 High Tor State Park - 11 Huntington Way, New City, NY 10956 Nyack Beach State Park - 663 N. Broadway, Upper Nyack, NY 10960 Rockland Lake State Park - 299 Rockland Lake Rd., Valley Cottage, NY 10989 Rockland Lake State Park Golf Course - Congers, NY 10920 Tallman Mountain State Park - Route 9W, Sparkill, NY 10976 Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site - 44 Battlefield Rd., Stony Point, NY 10980 Sterling Forest State Park - 116 Old Forge Road, Tuxedo, NY 10987 Fort Montgomery State Historic Site - 690 Route 9W, Fort Montgomery, NY 10922 Knox Headquarters State Historic Site - 289 Forge Hill Road, Vails Gate, NY 12584 New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site - 374 Temple Hill Road, New Windsor, NY 12553 National Purple Heart Hall of Honor - 374 Temple Hill Road Route 300, New Windsor, NY 12584 Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site - 84 Liberty St., Newburgh, NY 12551 Senate House State Historic Site - 296 Fair Street, Kingston, NY 12401 Minnewaska State Park Preserve - 5281 Route 44-55, Kerhonkson, NY 12446 Sam's Point - 400 Sam's Point Road, Cragsmoor, NY 12420 Sojourner Truth State Park - 100 Sojourner Truth Way, Kingston, NY 12401 Harriman State Park and its following sites: Anthony Wayne Recreation Area - Palisades Parkway, Exit 17, Bear Mountain, NY 10911 Beaver Pond Campgrounds - 700 Kanawauke Road, Stony Point, NY 10980 Group Camps - 2216 Seven Lakes Dr, Tuxedo, NY 10987 Lake Sebago Beach - Palisades Interstate Park Commission, Bear Mountain, NY 10911 Lake Tiorati Beach - 2300 Seven Lakes Drive, Southfields, NY 10975 Lake Welch Beach - 800 Kanawauke Road, Stony Point, NY 10980 There are no minimum qualifications per Civil Service. Operational Needs: The duties of this position may require you to have and maintain a valid driver's license that allows you to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. Failure to maintain a valid driver's license may result in removal from this position. Operational needs will be discussed at the time of the interview and appointment. Failure to maintain proper licensing may result in removal from this position. 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 as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements has been met. To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx This position may require a background check and/or medical exam prior to appointment. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.