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Cuomo  \nGovernor  \nINTRODUCTION   \nThe New York State Department of Civil Service has developed this test guide to familiarize you with the written test for the on-demand Parks and Grounds Series. This test guide provides a general description of the subject areas which will be tested and the different types of questions you may see on the test.  \nThe written test for the Parks and Grounds Series has an overall time allowance of 4 1/2 hours. The following lists all of the subject areas that are included in this series. The exam announcement will tell you which of the following subject areas you will be tested on.  \n1. GROUNDS MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING TURF, TREES AND SHRUBS: These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in grounds maintenance and may include such areas as turf grass planting, fertilizing, and maintenance, tree and shrub selection, planting, transplanting, trimming and maintenance, and safe operating practices involved when performing grounds maintenance activities.  \n2. WORK SCHEDULING: These questions test for knowledge of the principles for developing and implementing work plans and for the ability to arrange work assignments in a manner that will achieve work goals while staying within scheduling criteria. This may include setting up vacation or work schedules, taking into consideration such factors as seniority, work skills, duty hours and shift coverage.  \n3. INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF RECREATION AREAS: These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the installation, upkeep, maintenance and repair of park and recreation facilities, including such areas as picnic facilities, playgrounds, athletic and playing fields, trails and walkways, sanitary facilities, and lawn care and grounds maintenance.  \n4. MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT: These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the overall maintenance and upkeep of the typical structures, buildings, and equipment found in park facilities; and may include such areas as proper maintenance and repair of buildings, minor mechanical and electrical systems maintenance, and safe operating practices  \n5. SUPERVISION: These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices employed in planning, organizing, and controlling the activities of a work unit toward predetermined objectives. The concepts covered, usually in a situational question format, include such topics as assigning and reviewing work; evaluating performance; maintaining work standards; motivating and developing subordinates; implementing procedural change; increasing efficiency; and dealing with problems of absenteeism, morale, and discipline.  \nThe remainder of this test guide explains how you will be tested in each of the subject areas listed above. A TEST TASK is provided for each subject area. This is an explanation of how a question will be presented and how to correctly answer it. Read each explanation carefully. This test guide provides at least one SAMPLE QUESTION for each subject area. The sample questions will be similar to what will be presented on the actual test. This test guide provides the SOLUTION and correct answer(s) to each sample question. 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