Associate Park Service Worker for In-House Tree Planting

*ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES*
*This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent Parks employees serving in the Associate Park Service Worker civil service title or 2) on leave from the title.
The mission of NYC Parks is to plan resilient and sustainable parks, public spaces, and recreational amenities, build a park system for present and future generations, and care for parks and public spaces. Environment and Planning works to protect, restore, expand, and manage New York City’s green spaces and natural areas to maximize their benefits for environmental and community health and resilience.
Environment and Planning is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Major Responsibilities
- Under general supervision, performs and/or supervises personnel engaged in tree maintenance and operational duties.
- Operates a wide range of heavy-duty vehicles and powered field equipment, including trucks, trailers, tractors, loaders, mowers, weed whackers, snow blowers, chainsaws and more.
- Participates in assigned projects as directed, including construction, concrete demolition and removal, soil removal, planting, pruning, tree loading and unloading, and spreading of soil, mulch and compost.
- Assists with maintenance checks and repairs of tools, equipment, and vehicles; performs routine servicing, including tire changes.
- Operates and maintains hand and power gardening tools and equipment.
- Performs various landscaping, planting and tree maintenance tasks.
- Assists in maintaining accurate records, including work orders, timesheets and other documentation.
- Periodically trains or supervises employees and/or volunteer crews as needed.
Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 787779.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
Current Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. *Posting period extended to 10/09/2026. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. References will be required upon request. Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee between $40.00 to $101.00 based on the salary range of title. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $104.50 background check fee.
nyc.gov/parks
MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)
ASSOCIATE PARK SERVICE WORKER - 81106
1. A four-year high school diploma or its education equivalent and 6 months of full-time satisfactory paid experience in gardening, grounds or tree maintenance, or in the building, construction or maintenance trades; or
2. One year of full-time experience in gardening, grounds or tree maintenance, or in the building, construction or maintenance trades; or
License Requirement:
Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York. There may be certain age requirements to obtain this license. Employees must maintain the Class B Commercial Driver License during their employment.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No