City Park Worker

CITY PARK WORKER POSITIONS IN STATEN ISLAND*

Join NYC Parks now through 9/15/25 for a rewarding job caring for and maintaining parks, playgrounds and facilities for all New Yorkers in Staten Island. Potential opportunity for year-round employment!

From the iconic Central Park to neighborhood playgrounds, we own and operate some of the most spectacular green spaces in the world. NYC Parks is the steward of over 30,000 acres of land – 14% of New York City. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 1,800 basketball courts, 550 tennis courts, 65 public pools, and 51 recreational facilities.

PERKS
– Earn vacation and sick leave monthly.
– Receive free membership to our recreation centers.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
– Assist in general maintenance work, including lawn mowing, edging, seeding, snow removal, cultivating, fertilizing, sod laying and hedge trimming, sweeping and raking of litter and emptying of receptacles.
– Clean and maintain facilities including public restrooms.
– Perform minor repair work including, but not limited to, plumbing, masonry, electrical, painting, carpentry, metal work and vehicle and equipment repair.
– Drive vehicles and operate other motorized equipment.
– Perform safety checks on facilities and equipment.
– May move furniture, climb and perform other physical activities as required in the performance of assigned duties.

WORK SHIFT
40 hours per week
Must be available to work afternoons into late evenings, nights and weekends.

Duration: to 09/15/25
Number of Positions: TBD

Location: Staten Island

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $61.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $101.25 background check fee.

HOW TO APPLY
All Applicants
Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 698746.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 698746 on your cover letter and resume.

References will be required upon request.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams – Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

nyc.gov/parks

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements
1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.

2. A Motor Vehicle Driver’s License valid in the State of New York is required.

3. Ability to read and to understand and obey orders is required.

4. There are certain medical and physical requirements.

Preferred Skills

1. Ability to drive to locations in all five boroughs. 2. Dependable team player.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement

Residency in New York City, Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam or Westchester counties required for employees with over two years of city service. New York City residency required within 90 days of hire for all other candidates.
Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.