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pdf Employment Application for the Town of Ossining (160 KB)
pdf NYS Public Employer Public Health Emergency Plan Town of Ossining (770 KB)
Careers and Job Opportunities
The Town of Ossining is seeking part-time and seasonal laborers for the Highway Department!
Applications are available online. Interested candidates should submit an pdf Employment Application (199 KB) by email to Victoria Cafarelli (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or in person at 16 Croton Avenue by 4:30pm on Friday, April 1, 2022.
The successful applicant(s) will work under the direction of the Town’s Highway Superintendent and Foreman, and may perform tasks including, but not limited to:
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only)
Performs routine cleaning, maintenance and repair assignments;
Loads and unloads materials, and equipment from trucks;
Receives and/or moves supplies, equipment, and furniture;
Cleans and operates equipment supplies and instruments in accordance with defined procedures;
Power jets sewers and cleans manholes and catch basins;
Digs and refills trenches for water lines;
Rakes leaves and hauls away rubbish;
Does rough cement finishing, rakes asphalt, sets forms for asphalt, does rough grading and otherwise assists in street maintenance activities;
Assists in the painting and erection of street signs;
Assists in painting lines on highway;
Cuts grass by hand or with motor driven mowing machines and cuts up trees that have been felled;
May perform other incidental tasks as needed.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES: Ability to follow oral instructions; ability to get along well with others; ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position; industrious in work performance; physical strength and agility; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position. Valid NYS Driver’s License and/or CDL preferred.
This posting is for seasonal positions (40 hours per week, spring and/or fall season) and part-time positions (20 hours per week, year-round).
Starting hourly rate: $15/hour
The Town of Ossining is an equal opportunity employer.
NEW INSTRUCTORS & VOLUNTEERS
The Ossining community has many individuals with a wide variety of talents. If you would be willing to share your talents with your community as an instructor or volunteer, please contact the Recreation Office. We are always interested in presenting new and exciting programs.
Please contact the Parks and Recrecreation Department, 914-941-3189.
Lifeguards and Counselors
We have openings in a variety of areas. We need lifeguards and counselors at the Day Camps.
Please contact the Parks and Recrecreation Department, 914-941-3189.
American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer - ask in office.
Join the Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corps
We need you to help us save lives!
- It’s an opportunity to give back to your community
- You’ll get free New York State approved training as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Neighbors helping neighbors
- It’s a great way for National Honor Society members to obtain credit for community service
- You’ll have a real sense of pride and comradeship
"Oh, and how great is it to help save a life? — It’s really great!"
Contact the Corps at (914) 487-3091 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Even if you cannot make the commitment to join the Corps, there are many ways to help support our efforts. OVAC depends on the generosity of individuals and businesses. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Contact the Corps at the email address above.
54 Years of Emergency Service Providing Advanced Life Support since 1982
We’re here when you need us
pdf Download the OVAC Recruitment Poster (159 KB)
You Can Help Your Older Neighbors by Volunteering with
Community Helping Hands
Community Helping Hands is a non-profit, Aging in Place Organization.
CHH was formed to assist older adults who choose to stay in their own homes as they age.
We are looking for volunteer fundraisers, administrators, event planners and drivers. Whether you have an hour to spare or can devote more time, we have an opportunity for you.
Please contact us at 914-346-7773
P.O. Box 708 Ossining, NY 10562
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Working hand in hand to build a community that welcomes and honors our senior population.
New York State Resources:
- NYS Department of Civil Service
- NYS Office of the Comptroller -
Making Government Work Better - Retirees - Department of Civil Service
- Retirement Benefits
New York State and Local Government Retirement System information presented by New York State Office of the State Comptroller
Health Care:
- New York State Health Insurance Program
- MyNYSHIP - My New York State Health Insurance Program
- myUHC.com – United Healthcare - Enroll and see all for the coordination of benefits forms that have been processed for the last 18 months, and download the data for your records.
- Delta Dental Insurance
- CSEA Vision Care Plan
Westchester County Department of Human Resources:
Looking for a rewarding career in public service? The Westchester County Department of Human Resources administers civil service examinations for jobs at the County of Westchester, its local jurisdictions, and Westchester Medical Center.
You can find out about our current job openings, and jobs in demand for which there is an urgent need to fill. As part of our commitment to helping Westchester County residents find the right job, we provide a list of on-line job search resources.
If you are already a County employee or are interested in becoming one, you can get valuable information about benefits, including education, retirement, the Westchester County Telework program, and employee discounts.
Westchester County Resources:
New York State Health Insurance Program
Where you will find information on the New York State Health Insurance Program for State and Local Government for active employees. If you are a retiree, please visit NYSHIP Online for Retirees. In order to provide you with targeted information about your benefits, you will need to select your group (negotiating unit) and health insurance plan (Empire Plan or HMO) from the drop-down menu. If you are a New York State Active Employee and unsure of your group, our Enrollee Group Wizard will ask you a series of questions in order to determine which group you should select.
My New York State Health Insurance Program (MyNYSHIP), the online source to your personal enrollment record as a participant in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP). This service is currently only available to New York State active employees.