Job Opportunities

The Rockland County Division of Environmental Resources is seeking a candidate to work in our Parks Department.  The work involves maintenance and preservation of County parklands along with physical labor.

Job description: 

This is work of a routine but varied nature which involves physical labor and helper functions in the maintenance of grounds and recreation areas, including structures, buildings, tools and equipment. Related laboring work may be performed as required. Motorized grounds equipment or street operated motor vehicles may be operated. During heavy activity periods or in time of emergency employees in this class may be required to work at other than normal working hours.

Candidates should have a working knowledge of grounds maintenance methods, materials and equipment; working knowledge of the terminology and practices used in common mechanical and building maintenance; ability to use power mowers, snow blowers, saws and other powered grounds equipment; ability to use a variety of common hand held power tools; ability to read and understand simple oral and written directions; mechanical aptitude.

The work is generally performed under the direct supervision of a higher level groundsworker or maintenance worker.

Minimum Qualifications:

No formal education, training or experience required; however, requirements of the New York State Labor Law must be met and administered by the appointing authority.

Other Requirements and Information:

• If required to operate a motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver license appropriate for the vehicle to be driven.
• Incumbent may apply pesticides and other such controlled chemicals only if:

• they have a valid, appropriate Pesticide Applicator's certification issued by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation or
• they do so under the direct supervision of a certified applicator. Definitions, guidelines, restrictions, etc. are specifically defined in Part 325, Application of Pesticides, Rules and Regulations, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.

•  If the above is applicable to their jurisdiction, it shall be the responsibility of the appointing authority to ensure any and all pertinent rules, regulations, requirements, etc. of local, state or federal agencies are strictly adhered to.
•  It shall not be a mandatory requirement of a Groundsworker to possess pesticide certification.

Salary and Benefits:

• $20.50 Hourly Salary
• 40 Hour work week
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Time off including vacation, personal and holiday time
• New York State Pension Eligibility

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply via email with a completed Rockland County Application for Examination or Employment, resume and cover letter to McGuinK@co.rockland.ny.us

Click here to access the online application.

Position open until filled.