Maintenance Supervisor 4 - Bear Mountain State Park

Duties Description

The Maintenance Supervisor 4, SG-21, is assigned to the Palisades Regional Maintenance Department at Bear Mountain State Park, and reports to the Park Operations Manager 2, M-2. The Maintenance Supervisor 4 oversees the operation of the Palisades Regional Maintenance Department including supervision of staff, regional maintenance department facilities, and equipment. The Maintenance Supervisor 4 also responds to maintenance needs requested by park and site managers and other regional staff, emphasizing safety, high quality work, timely completion of projects, and good communication.

• Plan, supervise, and provide technical direction to the maintenance staff of the Palisades Regional Maintenance unit, which consists of a combination of skilled, semi-skilled, and relatively unskilled employees.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget by recommending budget requirements for the facility's maintenance programs including staffing, materials, and equipment needs.
• Inspect Park facilities to determine maintenance needs and recommend projects based on findings.
• Consult with and advise park management on the feasibility and possible alternatives to proposed projects and equipment purchases.
• Review maintenance requests, and as required visit the project site to confirm the nature and extent of maintenance requested and to determine such information as dimensions and the materials, equipment, and labor required to complete the project.
• Assign staff to the project providing oral and written instructions including such documents as technical manuals, blueprints, specifications, and plans.
• Meet with trades supervisors involved in a project to coordinate and schedule work to be performed to ensure the effective use of labor and material and that the project will be completed on schedule.
• Prepare, implement, and enforce a preventive maintenance program.
• Observe and inspect work while in progress and when completed to ensure the proper use of materials and equipment, workmanship, and that regulations and codes are followed, schedules are met, and work is performed according to plan.
• Inspect work performed by outside contractors to insure conformance to project plans and specifications.
• Order or direct the ordering of materials and equipment.
• Maintain written records of work performed and completed and accounts for labor and materials used.
• Periodically prepare standard written evaluations of work performance of subordinate employees.
• Implement and enforce safety procedures and standards for all facility maintenance operations.
• Monitor the clerical activities related to the centralized maintenance program to ensure that work orders are properly and accurately prepared, that records and reports are maintained and filed, and review completed work requests to determine if time standards and job estimates were met.

Minimum Qualifications

REASSIGNMENT QUALIFICATIONS: Current New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation employees with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent service as a Maintenance Supervisor 4.

70.1 Transfer Qualifications:
Candidates must be current New York State employees and have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

NON-COMPETITIVE PROMOTION (NCP):
As required by the New York State Department of Civil Service, we are posting for this position to determine if there are any qualified OPRHP employees interested in a permanent appointment to the position. If there are three or fewer qualified candidates interested in the position who meet the promotion minimum qualifications, a permanent appointment can be made pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law.
The promotion minimum qualifications are: One year of permanent competitive, non-competitive, or 55-b/55-c service as Either A. a Maintenance Supervisor 3

Or B. a Maintenance Supervisor 1 or 2**.

**Certified

PROVISIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: One year of permanent competitive, non-competitive, or 55-b/55-c service as either a Maintenance Supervisor 3

Or B. a Maintenance Supervisor 1 or 2**.

**Certified

Additional Comments

OPERATING 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.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook.
• Daytime, weekend, holiday and evening work is required.
• Candidates may be required to report to other facilities on an as needed basis.

BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
• Paid Time Off:
• PEF: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.
• Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental

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

The hiring rate listed combines the statutory hiring rate for PEF Grade 21 ($78,126) with the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). Similarly, the job rate posted is a combination of the statutory job rate ($99,056) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000).

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

Closing Date/Time: 07/11/25

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• New York State Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation

• 518-474-0453

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