Parks and Recreation Aide 5 - Seasonal Regional Trails Technician (Saratoga/Capitol Region)
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Saratoga Springs, New York
United States
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Posted:
Mar 19, 2025
- Salary: From $19.85 to $19.85 Hourly USD Hourly
- Salary Top:19.8519
- Full Time
- Building Maintenance
- Parks and Recreation
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Job Description
Duties Description
The Regional Trail Technician is a full-time, seasonal position that assists the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) in maintaining its extensive network of trails. This position will work throughout the Saratoga Capital Region of New York State Parks, which includes parks and historic sites across Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Washington, Schoharie, Greene, Columbia, and Essex Counties.
The primary focus of Regional Trail Technician(s) is to work as a team in the form of a regional trail crew on high-priority trail projects that aim to restore, build, and improve recreational trails to sustainable standards through skilled hands-on construction.
Under the supervision of the Regional Trails Specialist, this hands-on role involves a variety of trail construction and maintenance tasks in backcountry and frontcountry settings.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Performing a wide range of trail maintenance and construction tasks throughout the region in a variety of outdoor weather conditions; projects include new trail construction, tread and drainage improvements, stone staircases and retaining walls, bog bridge and trail bridge construction, hazard tree removal, signage installation, and general facilities maintenance
- Must possess strong skills in sustainable trail-building techniques to perform a variety of hands-on skilled work (carpentry, dry stone masonry, erosion mitigation, trail stabilization, rigging, and compact equipment operation)
- Working closely with the Regional Trails Specialist on regional trail project execution and delivering sustainable trail work improvements to the projects being worked on.
- Properly transporting materials to and from worksites
- Educating the public when approached on the work being done
- Communicating effectively with other staff, supervisors, and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner.
- Driving a provided State or rental vehicle daily, hiking daily to and from work sites, maintaining a clean work vehicle, maintaining tools, gear, and equipment, and keeping a clean, organized, and safe workplace.
- Wearing the proper PPE during work tasks, demonstrating safe workplace practices,
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No minimum qualifications per Civil Service.
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.
* Must be at least 18 years old
* Must possess strong organizational and critical thinking skills and the ability to work independently or on a team.
* Must be able to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time outside and lift up to 50 lbs.
* Must be willing to keep current on all mandated safety trainings, including First Aid and CPR/AED.
BENEFITS:
There are various benefits that a permanent employee is entitled to, based on their negotiating unit:
Vacation, Holiday, Sick, And Personal Leave
Health Care Coverage
Retirement Plan
Payroll Deduction Savings Plans
Tuition Assistance Programs
Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Wellness Program (EWP)
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.
Closing Date/Time: 04/28/25 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation
Show moreThe mission of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation is to provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors and to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic and cultural resources.
From the shores of Long Island to the mighty Niagara Falls, New York's 180 state parks offer countless opportunities to explore your natural environment, escape from the grind of the everyday and experience exciting new adventures. Beaches, boat launches, hiking trails, campsites, and golf courses all await you!
New York's state parks... With all there is to see and do, how will you spend your time?
NEW YORK STATE IS KNOCKING IT OUT OF THE PARKS!
Come work with us, and...
- Be a part of the premier park system in the United States - with more than 250 state parks, historic sites, golf courses, swimming pools, beaches, campgrounds, marinas, trails, and museums and nature centers.
- Work in some of the most beautiful, scenic, and historic places New York State has to offer.
- Make a tangible impact on your community. Parks are for everyone, and all are welcome here: People of every age, ability, color, or creed belong here – without exceptions – yourself included! People of every kind come visit us in order to have experiences – and at OPRHP, we get to be part of these special times in truly meaningful ways. See how you can make a difference as a part of Team OPRHP!
State parks and historic sites are staffed by a core of permanent employees who work year-round to maintain these precious resources. During the peak of our operating season (May through September) the permanent staff is supplemented by several thousand seasonal employees who work to ensure that our patrons have a positive and safe experience when visiting our sites.
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