Position Title: Maintenance Operations Assistant

Reports To: Director of Operations
Salary Range: $16.00 – $18.50 per hour
Supervises: 1+
Requirements: City of Buffalo residency | Driver’s license required

To Apply:

• Email your resume to Ivy Cornell, Director of People: Ivy@bfloparks.org -OR-
• Mail to 84 Parkside Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14214

 Position Summary:

The Maintenance Operations Assistant is responsible for assisting in the maintenance and repair of all Conservancy-owned and/or assigned equipment and vehicles. This position is part of the Fleet, Buildings & Infrastructure Department and reports directly to the Director of Operations.

This is a full-time seasonal position; working 37.5 hours per week with non-exempt status according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Overtime hours may be required at certain times, with supervisor approval.

Benefits:

This position is a Class 3A according to the Conservancy’s employee handbook and as such benefits include the following:

Class 3A – The Conservancy offers medical plans with a $400 employer provided allocation toward monthly premiums, upon meeting certain criteria. A 403(b)-retirement plan and paid sick time.

Additional Benefits include: a golf season pass for employees, as well as ongoing in-house training on various topics, flexible schedule, based on needs of the Conservancy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair, as needed, all Conservancy owned/assigned equipment and vehicles; including but not limited to vehicles, mowers, weedwhackers, golf carts, etc.;
• Ensure the area used for maintaining the equipment as well as the supplies, parts and tool inventory area is kept in an organized manner;
• Assist in keeping an ongoing record of all repairs and maintenance for each piece of equipment and vehicle;
• Will be required to travel to all parks for repair and/or pick up of equipment as needed;
• Deliver fuel to golf courses and park districts;
• Attends Conservancy staff and safety

Additional Expectations:

• Aligns with the Conservancy’s commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable, and accountable working environment for all staff and park system for all park users;
• Perform other duties as assigned by

Qualifications and Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in equivalent job duties and/or educational certifications/training;
• A Commercial Drivers License is a plus;
• Willingness to learn new skills;
• Leads by example and adheres to code of ethics for confidentiality, discretion, and policies;
• Transport equipment on a 30 ft trailer throughout park system;
• Resourcefulness in utilizing time, equipment and/or supplies approved within the annual budget to the greatest benefit of the Conservancy;
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with other employees;
• Professionalism in communication, demeanor and respectful relationship building at the highest level in representing the Conservancy and fostering collaborative partnerships.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• A combination of both indoor and outdoor work environments;
• Outdoor work may be performed in extreme weather conditions;
• A combination of independent and team collaboration;
• Job duties may require an employee to bend, reach, stoop, sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time, as well as lift and/or move heavy objects which at times could be up to 50+lbs.;
• Required to drive distances between park locations and to operate standard to heavy park equipment and vehicles;
• Weekend and holiday work may be required;
• Flexible hours depending on workload and ever-changing priorities;
• Must be able to adapt to ever-changing resources and limited

This job description is intended to identify and list the responsibilities, duties, and qualifications for the position. It cannot be considered all-inclusive, however, as changing organizational circumstances can result in changes to some of those responsibilities, duties, and qualifications. Further, every task supporting the functioning of the position may not be listed or not listed in detail. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.

Updated: April 2026