The Central Park Conservancy
ParkMaintainerorII
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“Park Maintainer or II at The Central Park Conservancy. Skills: custodial care of the park, waste management, litter removal, snow removal, ice mitigation, fence installation and repair, equipment operation. Provide general waste management care of park grounds within an assigned section. Remove all litter and organic debris from assigned areas”
What You'll Achieve.
provide appropriate levels of access as per established organizational standards
Industry & Context.
Take steps to remedy or secure area until it can be addressed
Ability and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of regularly scheduled shifts and occasional overtime as needed, Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform heavy physical labor on a daily basis in all weather conditions, This position is in-person (not a remote role)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Demonstrated work, Valid Drivers’ License that must be maintained for duration of employment
Nice to Have
A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience as described above that is equivalent to 5 years of experience, Demonstrated competency of essential job duties and cleaning standards, CPC Internal Candidates – A satisfactory performance evaluation during each year of employment
What You'll Do.
Provide general waste management care of park grounds within an assigned section
Remove all litter and organic debris from assigned areas
Complete closures of all ballfields
and comfort stations within an assigned section
Empty trash and recycling cans and transport to collection areas within Park
and other hard surface areas
Install and repair fence as needed and as directed
Perform snow removal and ice mitigation on paths
perimeter and other hard surfaces with machines and physical labor to provide appropriate levels of access as per established organizational standards
Maintain surface drainage by keeping catch basins free of debris during heavy rain
Immediately notify supervisor of repair needs or safety hazards encountered in the park or facilities
Take steps to remedy or secure area until it can be addressed
Assist in preparation and clean up for special events as needed
Engage frequently and in a friendly
professional manner with members of the public
Display initiative and dependability while working alone or alongside staff
Open or close playgrounds and water features within playgrounds according to schedule
Operate various types of equipment including utility vehicle
Maintain tools and equipment in good working order and report items that require repair
Participates in all trainings and professional development
Perform related work as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working alone or alongside staff; Collaboration & Communication; Assist in preparation and clean up for special events as needed; Engage frequently and in a friendly, professional manner with members of the public
Communication Scope
Engage frequently and in a friendly, professional manner with members of the public; Immediately notify supervisor of repair needs or safety hazards encountered in the park or facilities
Full Job Description
Reports to: Manager, Park Maintenance Department: Park Maintenance Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt About the Central Park Conservancy: Central Park is one of the world's most famous and beloved public spaces. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in 1858, the 843-acre Park was the country's first purpose-built public park and is a National Historic Landmark and a New York Scenic Landmark. The Central Park Conservancy, a private, not-for-profit organization, was founded in 1980 to rescue the Park, which had fallen into serious disrepair. Since then, the Conservancy has overseen the investment of over $1.6 billion in the restoration of the Park, which now hosts over 40 million visitors a year. The Conservancy is one of the largest and most successful public private partnerships in New York City and is considered a major civic institution given its impact on the health and vibrancy of both the Park and the City. The Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and celebrate Central Park as a sanctuary from urban life. The City of New York has formally entrusted the care of the Park to the Conservancy which is responsible for every aspect of its care, including landscape maintenance, capital improvements, and the visitor experience. The Conservancy employs roughly 400 people and has an annual operating budget of $100 million. The Position Working under the general supervision of the Foreperson of Park Maintenance, the Park Maintainer in the Park Maintenance Department, provides all manner of custodial care of the park and other features. Essential Duties * Provide general waste management care of park grounds within an assigned section * Remove all litter and organic debris from assigned areas * Complete closures of all ballfields, playgrounds, landscapes, lawns, and comfort stations within an assigned section * Empty trash and recycling cans and transport to collection areas within Park * Sweep all paths, entrances, bench areas, stairways, perimeter, and other hard
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