Park Maintenance Tech Buffalo Bill State Park

This position assists with maintaining buildings, grounds, vehicles, equipment, and water and septic systems at Buffalo Bill State Park.

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The following functions are illustrative and not exhaustive:

• Perform site maintenance, including work prioritization, purchasing supplies, and materials.
• Inspect buildings, vehicles, equipment, grounds, and facilities regularly to identify maintenance, repair, and improvement needs.
• Maintain roads and sidewalks.
• Clean and sanitize vault restrooms, office, and shower house areas, including assisting with trash removal from vaults.
• Assist in septic system maintenance and monitoring.
• Plant and maintain trees, lawns, and landscaping.
• Repair and maintain equipment, tools, vehicles, and facilities.
• Supervise and direct seasonal employees.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials properly.
• Ensure sewer and dump stations are operational.
• Perform weed control spraying.
• Utilize skills in carpentry, welding, fabrication, mowing, irrigation, painting, plumbing, electrical work, landscaping, and janitorial duties.
• Assist with annual building inspections and traffic counts, reporting findings accurately.
• Operate and maintain the site's Level 1 WYDEQ potable water well systems, including winterization and seasonal startup.
• Maintain potable water systems and six water wells, including irrigation systems, winterization, and startup.
• Monitor and adjust chlorine levels for safe water quality.
• Handle chemicals safely for water systems and shop use.
• Collect water samples and send them to laboratories promptly.
• Repair broken waterlines, chemical pumps, and hydrants.
• Assist with changing well pumps.
• Ensure domestic water systems operate properly and are safe to drink, including winterization and startup.
• Assist with sanitary surveys and maintain chlorination systems.
• Complete reports such as purchasing card, gas logs, traffic data, and septic monitoring promptly.
• Assist with fee collection, reservation system, and permit sales.
• Monitor weather stations, reservoir levels, and boat docks.
• Maintain inventories and assess park needs.
• Report vandalism or violations, and cooperate with other agencies professionally.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Preference for candidates with skills in building, grounds, and vehicle maintenance. Must obtain Level 1 Water Distribution System Certification within 1 year of hire.

• Hazmat laws and regulations; pesticide application.
• Basic carpentry, construction, plumbing, welding, electrical skills.
• Operation and maintenance of light and heavy machinery.
• Shop tools for machinery repair.
• Basic computer skills.
• Customer service excellence.

Education: Associate’s Degree

Experience: 0-1 year in parks maintenance or

OR: 2-4 years of relevant experience

Certificates: None required

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions.

• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt

Part of the Division of State Parks, Historic Sites, Trails, and Outdoor Recreation. For more info, view the classification and pay structure here.

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting ADA accommodations. Class specifications may change; check the A & I HRD website for updates.