environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and reducing air,
noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. We deliver 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water per day to 8.3 million New York City residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and we collect and treat an average of 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day.
As the steward of more than 29,000 acres of parkland, the Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) is a recognized leader and innovator of public spaces. The DPR has partnered with the Department of Environmental Protection to construct and maintain green infrastructure systems, primarily in the right of way. These systems combine engineered storm water capture with the natural system of soils and plants, and require particular and specialized care and maintenance. As City Park Workers, the selected candidates will assist in general maintenance work, including edging, seeding, snow removal, cultivating, fertilizing, trimming, sweeping, removal of sediments and raking of litter; clean and maintain facilities including drainage structures; perform minor repair work including but not limited to plumbing, masonry, carpentry, metal work and vehicle and equipment repair; drive vehicles and operate certain other motorized equipment; perform safety checks on facilities and equipment; and may move furniture, climb, and perform other physical activities as required in the performance of assigned duties.
Minimum Qual Requirements
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
An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, experience with horticultural maintenance, ability to work flexible hours, nights and weekends as needed. Bilingual English/Spanish, strong organizational, communication and leadership skills, commercial Driver License preferred.
Additional Information
Candidates will be employees of DEP, but will report to NYC Parks at their assigned borough location.
Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For additional information about DEP, visit
www.nyc.gov/dep.
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Hours/Shift
40 hours per week/Day
Work Location
59-17 Junction Blvd Corona Ny
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Recruitment Contact
Recruitment Contact: Grace Pigott
Recruitment Email: Recruit@dep.nyc.gov
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