Park Crew Member

Madison Square Park Conservancy, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Health plan

Dental and Vision Plan

401K Plan with match

Commuter benefits

Vacation/Sick/Personal Days

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a full-time Park Crew Member to ensure maintenance and safety in Madison Square Park. Responsibilities include park operations, safety monitoring, and assisting with events. Ideal candidates will perform strenuous work, lift heavy items, and engage with the public. Compensation is $20 per hour with benefits including health, dental, and vacation days. A commitment to COVID-19 vaccination is required. The role demands teamwork and problem-solving skills, suited for those seeking long-term employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in various weather conditions.
• Responsible individuals committed to doing every job well.
• Ability to work both alone and in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain park and personal safety standards.
• Complete infrastructure maintenance and repairs.
• Set up and break down park events and programming.

Skills

Ability to perform physically strenuous work

Comfort interacting with the public

Field problem solvers

Verbal and written communications in English

Ability to utilize technology (Slack, Google Suite, Zoom)

Job description

Madison Square Park Conservancy (MSPC) is the nonprofit entrusted by the City of New York to operate Madison Square Park, a 6.2-acre public space in the heart of Manhattan. Our mission is to conserve, maintain, and program this ever-evolving historic green space, including raising 100% of the park’s operating budget. Our dedicated team takes great pride in caring for and shaping an urban oasis for all to enjoy.

Anchoring a diverse and vibrant live-work community, Madison Square Park is both an intimate neighborhood park and an international destination for 60,000 daily visitors. A public space since 1686, the park has long been a gathering place for people from all walks of life. Today, it is also a public garden, urban forest, wildlife habitat, public art exhibition space, a haven for children and pets to play, and one of New York City’s most transcendent and welcoming places.

Reporting to the Associate Park Managers, the Park Crew Members are responsible for day-to-day set up and clean-up in the park. Park Crew Members will be expected to participate in other Conservancy activities as needed and to work in cooperation with all team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Park Operations:
  • Maintain the highest standards of park and personal safety
  • Ensure that the park, dog run, and Worth Square are presented, maintained, operated at the highest standards of cleanliness and good repair
  • Complete infrastructure maintenance and repairs, including but not limited to: painting, power washing, concrete and masonry repair, equipment repair and maintenance, water feature maintenance.
  • Operate, troubleshoot, and provide preventative maintenance of machinery and equipment
  • Adhere to safe storage solutions
  • Answer patron questions in a polite and courteous manner
  • Be available during inclement weather and other emergencies
• Program Operations:
  • Set up and break down park programming, events, and volunteer activities
  • Participate in special projects
• Administration:
  • Monitor for, address, and report park safety hazards, vandalism, etc.
  • Maintain daily park records including documentation, inventories, inspection forms, etc.
  • Respond to emails, inquiries, and requests in a timely and appropriate fashion

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Ability to perform physically strenuous work in various weather conditions alone and in a team environment
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, walk, stand, and push for long periods of time.
• Comfort interacting with public and being in a public-facing role
• Responsible individuals committed to doing every job well.
• Ability to work alone and in a team setting.
• Field problem solvers
• Verbal and written communications in English.
• Ability to utilize technology such as Slack, Google Suite, and Zoom.
• Individuals looking for long-term and stable career opportunities.

Time Commitment:

• 40 Hours a week. Overtime hours may be available.
• Tuesday- Saturday 1:00 PM- 9:30 PM. This position will shift temporarily 10 AM- 6 PM during the winter months.

Compensation:

$20.00 per hour based on experience.

Employee Health plan, Dental and Vision Plan, Vacation/Sick/Personal Days, Floating Holidays, 401K Plan with match after one year of employment, commuter benefits, Short-Term Disability benefit, and Health Advocate benefit.

Please be aware that Madison Square Park Conservancy has required COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. The organization will consider accommodations for disability and religious-based reasons.

To Apply

To apply, please submit via email attachment a cover letter and resume including names and complete contact information for three references to [e-mail] Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Madison Square Park Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity (“EEO”) laws.

The Conservancy prohibits discrimination against applicants for employment because of the individual’s race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partnership status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, arrest or pre-employment conviction record or any other characteristic protected by law.