Park Maintenance Assistant Guernsey State Park

General Description

This position assists in the repair and maintenance of the facilities, equipment and properties within the Guernsey unit of parks and historic sites that includes Guernsey State Park, Hawk Springs State Recreation Site, Oregon Trail Ruts State Historic Site and Register Cliff State Historic Site. The role enhances the visitor experience by providing professional customer service, diverse recreational opportunities and informative interpretive programming.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement – Pension and 457B plans
• Flexible schedules and work‑life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

• Assess and perform maintenance needs for site grounds, facilities, water systems, and roads.
• Maintain and repair buildings and historical structures, including carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical, painting, welding, road maintenance, fence repair, water system operation and janitorial duties.
• Manage and control noxious weeds and vegetation; maintain campgrounds; mow, trim and remove trash at historical sites and throughout the park.
• Purchase materials and supplies; manage inventory and track schedules and reports for all site equipment and vehicles.
• Provide assistance with reservations, fee collection, tours, events and programs; answer visitor questions and provide excellent customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferences: Preference may be given to applicants with trades skills in building and grounds, and vehicle operation and maintenance.

Knowledge:

• Operation of equipment such as tractors, mowers
• Basic computer skills
• Power and manual tools
• Hazmat laws and regulations; commercial pesticide application
• Basic carpentry, construction, plumbing, welding, fabrication, and electrical
• Operating and maintaining light and heavy machinery
• Shop tools for vehicle and equipment repair
• Excellent customer service skills

Education: High School Diploma (or equivalent).

Experience: 0–2 years of progressive work experience (typically in parks maintenance) or 1–3 years of progressive work experience for substitution.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must possess a valid Driver’s License.

Work may be performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

Human Resource Contact:
Ashley Bray, ashley.bray,

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.