Park Technician - 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 maintain the cleanliness and maintenance of park buildings and rental facilities as well as the grounds. Guest occupancy is heavy on a seasonal basis and the percentages below will vary throughout the year.

No experience or training required.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
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• Cleans interior and exterior of facilities at site.

• Sweeps, mops and washes site facilities.

• Maintains cleanliness of park grounds and facilities by removing trash bags and other debris from the campground, cabins, splashpad, and other areas, and placing trash in dumpsters.

• Cleans furniture.

• Cleans & disinfects public restrooms.

• Cleans picnic areas to include tables and grills.

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

• Use ladders when required in work assignments.

• Assists in upkeep of site grounds, including the Gardens.

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

• Mowing with zero turn mowers

• Trimming and pruning with weed-eaters, pruners, chainsaws

• Blowing sidewalks with handheld and backpack blowers

• Weeding flower beds and edging

• Changing out plant material

• Perform weekly work orders such as maintenance of vehicles, tractors, ATV's, etc. under supervision.

• Assist in repairing broken equipment, water pipes, furniture, etc.

• Other maintenance duties as determined by Maintenance Foreman

• Requires ability to stoop, bend, balance, kneel, crouch, sit, stand and walk on a regular daily basis.

• Performs other related duties as assigned and performs customer service to a high degree of excellence.

Location: St. Bernard State Park, Braithwaite, 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.

Katelyn Wale

Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism

1051 N. 3rd Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Fax:

kwale.gov