NYC Parks Department Announces Seasonal Job Openings for Spring and Summer 2026
New York City residents looking for seasonal employment opportunities can now apply for positions with the Department of Parks and Recreation. The NYC Parks seasonal employment program is hiring temporary workers to help maintain parks, recreational facilities, and public pools throughout the spring and summer of 2026, approximately between April and September.
City Park Worker Positions Available
One of the primary roles available is the City Park Worker, offering a wage of $22.22 per hour. These positions involve general maintenance tasks across the five boroughs of New York City. Responsibilities include:
- Mowing, planting, and fertilizing
- Laying sod and pruning shrubs
- Cleaning public areas, sweeping leaves, and collecting trash
- Maintaining park facilities like bathrooms and sports areas
- Performing minor repairs related to plumbing, carpentry, painting, and equipment
- Driving department vehicles and operating motorized machinery
- Conducting safety inspections of facilities and equipment
- Performing physical tasks such as lifting and moving furniture
The work schedule is 40 hours per week, with potential for variable hours including afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
City Seasonal Aide (Filter Plant Operator) Opportunities
Another available position is City Seasonal Aide (Filter Plant Operator), with a salary of $19.14 per hour. This role focuses on the maintenance and operation of public swimming pools, both indoor and outdoor. Responsibilities include:
- Performing maintenance work on buildings and grounds
- Using manual or motorized lawnmowers
- Picking up trash and removing snow or ice
- Cleaning structures and facilities
- Operating and maintaining pool filtration and chlorination systems (training provided)
- Collaborating in the operation of chemical treatment equipment
- Providing information and assistance to the public
- Completing simple reports on daily activities
No formal education or prior experience is required for this position, but candidates should be in quality physical condition. Preferred skills include flexibility in working hours and comfort handling pool maintenance chemicals like chlorine.
Benefits and Advantages of Employment
Workers hired through the NYC Parks seasonal program are eligible for several benefits, including:
- Monthly accrual of vacation and sick leave
- Free membership to the parks department’s recreation centers
The department also highlights these positions as a potential pathway to permanent employment within the city’s public sector. Experience gained through the seasonal program may lead to year-round job opportunities.
Requirements and Conditions
The City Park Worker position requires a valid New York State driver’s license and adherence to specific medical and physical requirements. Applicants will be required to pay a processing fee of $61, and those not currently employed by the city must also cover a background check costing $104.50.
Workers who accumulate more than two years of service with the city are required to reside in New York City or one of the surrounding counties: Nassau, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk, Putnam, or Westchester. New employees are required to establish residency within New York City within 90 days of hire.
How to Apply
Interested individuals can identify detailed vacancy information and apply through the parks department’s official recruitment portal: https://linktr.ee/jobsatparks. The portal provides complete information for each position, outlines the requirements, and guides applicants through the application process.
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