Reports to: Manager, Park Maintenance 

Department: Park Maintenance

Status:  Full-time/Non-exempt

Schedule: 40 hours a week, typically a morning to early afternoon shift (6:00am - 2:30pm). Weekend and Holiday coverage as needed.

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 $120 million. 

The Position

Working under the general supervision of the Manager and Foreperson, the Daytime Park Maintainer I or II in the Park Maintenance Department is responsible for the day-to-day cleanliness, safety, and upkeep of Central Park. This position focuses on detailed maintenance and cleaning operations across hard surfaces, pathways, playgrounds, and transverse roads. It is expected that the Park Maintainer will work within their assigned park location(s) and with other staff to perform their primary duties in an outdoor urban park setting.

Essential Duties

• Provide general waste management care of park grounds within an assigned section

• Sweep all paths, entrances, bench areas, stairways, perimeter, and other hard surface areas so they are free of litter and organic debris

• Utilize hand tools and mechanical equipment such as leaf blowers, brooms, rakes, and shovels to ensure debris-free areas

• Complete openings of lawns, playgrounds, and landscapes, such as Sheep Meadow

• Empty trash and recycling cans and transport to collection areas within Park

• 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 in anticipation and during periods of heavy rain, ice, and 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

Related Work

• Operate various types of equipment including utility vehicle in a safe manner

• Maintain tools and equipment in good working order and report items that require repair

• Participate in all trainings and professional development 

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

• Ability and willingness to work in an outdoor urban park setting with exposure to varying weather conditions such as hot summer months and cold winter seasons

Note:  This position is in-person (not a remote role).

Salary range:  

Park Maintainer I: $43,500-$47,400 annually commensurate with experience.

Park Maintainer II: $44,500-$52,500 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.

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.

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