Turf Team Associate Park Service Worker

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

NYC Parks is the steward of over 30000 acres of land 14% of New York City. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1000 playgrounds 1800 basketball courts 550 tennis courts 65 public pools and 51 recreational facilities. From the iconic Central Park to neighborhood playgrounds we own and operate some of the most spectacular green spaces in the world.

The synthetic turf maintenance team is a critical division for Parks and this position is vital for its efficient and effective operations. The team cares for 250 synthetic turf fields. The synthetic turf maintenance team improves the quality and useful life of Parks synthetic turf fields through proactive grooming and targeted maintenance.

Perks: All Parks employees receive free membership to our recreation centers.

Major Responsibilities
-Under general supervision drive vehicles and operate motorized equipment in a safe manner to perform assigned duties.
-Maintain tools equipment and vehicles and ensure they operate in proper working condition.
-Effectively maintain landscape and grounds. Clean and repair park areas playgrounds and facilities and ensure Agency rules and regulations are followed.
-Skillfully operate and maintain filtration plant and heating systems.
-Supervise assigned personnel and closely inspect work assignments to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner and according to agency specifications.
-Maintain accurate records track assignments and order necessary supplies.
-Maintain tools equipment and vehicles and ensure they operate in proper working condition.
-Deliver equipment to and from the site operate equipment to remove turf.
-Unload new turf materials.
-Conduct Preventative Maintenance Inspections (PMI) on equipment.
-Ensure safe operation with staff and equipment use.

Duration: 6 months Spring 2026 to Fall 2026

Work Location: Randalls Island

Fees: Hired candidates will be subject to a processing fee of $68.00. Hired candidates who are not currently employed by the City will be subject to a $101.25 background check fee.

How to Apply
All Applicants
Go to and search for Job ID# 766275.
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ASSOCIATE PARK SERVICE WORKER - 81106

Qualifications :

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.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

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Employment Type :

Full-time