Park Technician A - WAE

The Office of State Parks (OSP) serves the citizens of Louisiana and visitors by preserving and interpreting natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic value, planning, developing and operating sites that provide outdoor recreation opportunities in natural surroundings, preserving and interpreting historical and scientific sites of statewide importance and administering intergovernmental programs related to outdoor recreation and trails.

The purpose of this position is to complete various physical, custodial, and/or maintenance tasks to include cleaning, removing litter and trash, cleaning various buildings, operating equipment, and assisting with the public.

No experience or training required.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

• Performs custodial duties necessary to maintain clean and sanitary conditions of the park.

• Clean site's grounds - collect litter, debris, and trash.

• Mowing with zero turn mowers.

• Blowing sidewalks and walkways with hand held and backpack blowers.

• Provides a high level of customer service.

• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools: high pressure washers, vacuums, brooms, and mops for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, furniture, etc.

• Assists other personnel in the completion of their work for the purpose of support and to supplement in times of staff shortage.

• Assists in collection of appropriate fees from site visitors.

Location:North Toledo Bend State Park, Zwolle, LA

Appointment Type:This position will be filled as a part-time Classified WAE, limited to 1,245 working hours in a 12 month period.
** Starting Hourly Pay varies, depending on experience.**

Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Katelyn Wale

Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism

1051 N. 3rd Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Fax:

kwale.gov