What are the responsibilities and job description for the Daytime Park Maintainer I or II - The Ramble position at Central Park Conservancy?
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 Daytime Park Maintainer in the Park Maintenance Department, provides all manner of custodial care of the park and other features.
This particular Daytime Park Maintainer position will focus on The Ramble area of Central Park. The Ramble is a unique natural area that is heavily used by birders, day hikers, commuters, and visitors to landmark sites such as Bow Bridge, Belvedere Castle, and our collection of rustic shelters and bridges. The Daytime Park Maintainer will clean the Ramble and its surrounding park areas to allow the Natural Area Technicians more time to dedicate to natural area restoration. The person in this position will receive specialized training by Natural Areas staff on accessing and cleaning areas within the Ramble natural areas and shoreline. This approach will not only improve the area's cleanliness but also support the long-term health and preservation of the Ramble. Working in concert with the Natural Areas team, they will establish a comprehensive cleaning routine that respects the area's ecological integrity while ensuring an exceptional visitor experience.
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 surface areas
- Install and repair fence as needed and as directed
- Perform snow removal and ice mitigation on paths, entrances, playgrounds, 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, ice snow
- 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.
- 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
- Display initiative and dependability while working alone or alongside staff
- Other duties as assigned.
Related Work
- 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
Minimum Requirements
- A four-year high school diploma or equivalent; and
- Demonstrated work experience; and
- Valid Drivers’ License that must be maintained for duration of employment
Additional Requirements for Assignment to Park Maintainer II
- 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
Abilities Required
- 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 and in a setting with diverse terrain
- Ability to navigate cleaning a range of food, human, and animal waste
Note: This position is in-person (not a remote role).
Salary range:
Park Maintainer I: $43,500-$46,000 annually commensurate with experience.
Park Maintainer II: $44,500-$51,000 annually commensurate with experience.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The Central Park Conservancy’s work is guided by the belief that Central Park, and all public parks, must be managed and actively protected as an inclusive and democratic space for all.
Working closely with our New York City partners, we will always strive towards creating and sustaining a sense of belonging for all visitors and advocating for equitable and accessible public use of the Park.
In service of this belief, we are committed to fostering a workforce and organizational culture that is as diverse as Central Park itself and the dynamic city it serves.
Safety Requirements
Establishment and maintenance of a safe work environment is the shared responsibility of this organization and employees at every level. The Conservancy will make every effort to assure a safe environment and be in compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations. Employees are expected to obey safety rules and to exercise caution in all their work activities. Accordingly, employees should be aware of any hazards, which could cause an injury or accident (e.g., spills, obstacles in walkways, etc.). If an employee discovers a potentially dangerous condition, he/she should alert other employees and notify his/her supervisor immediately.
Establishment and maintenance of a safe work environment is the shared responsibility of this organization and employees at every level. The Conservancy will make every effort to assure a safe environment and be in compliance with federal, state, and local safety regulations. Employees are expected to obey safety rules and to exercise caution in all their work activities. Accordingly, employees should be aware of any hazards, which could cause an injury or accident (e.g., spills, obstacles in walkways, etc.). If an employee discovers a potentially dangerous condition, he/she should alert other employees and notify his/her supervisor immediately.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
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Salary : $43,500 - $46,000
