Park Technician A-C
State of Louisiana
About this Job
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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 importanc,e and administering intergovernmental programs related to outdoor recreation and trails.
This position is located at Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville, LA. The purpose of this position is to perform custodial duties to help maintain cleanliness and a safe environment for the customers. This includes all rental facilities and grounds, including cabins, bathhouses, etc. This position will also assist in the front office, such as checking in guests, handling forms of payment, assisting customers, and completing office paperwork. Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No experience or training required.Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
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Job Duties:
- Performs any and all custodial duties necessary to maintain clean and sanitary conditions.
- Stocks site's buildings with cleaning and household supplies.
- Cleans interior and exterior of facilities and grounds, to include but not limited to cabins, group camps, lodges, bathhouses, restrooms, picnic tables, grills, tent pads, etc.
- Collects litter and debris and removes trash throughout the park.
- Performs preventative maintenance of facilities and grounds such as air filters, light bulbs, etc.
- Operates vehicles, utility vehicles, front-end mowers, weed eaters, blowers, etc. to assist maintenance staff as needed.
- Performs various administrative tasks such as scheduling, screening visitors, and answering telephone calls for the manager.
- Operate the fee station at the park entrance. Register overnight and day use visitors; collect fees from customers.
- Greets visitors. Provides information regarding site accommodations, amenities, policies, procedures, laws, fees, tourist information, etc.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville, LA
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Park Technician A, B, or C. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled based on the qualifications of the selected applicant. Please refer to the "Class Specifications" page for specific information of salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
Work Schedule: State Parks are open 365 days a year. Position will work a rotating schedule of 40 hours/week, which can include holidays and/or weekends as needed, to ensure coverage at the park.
Travel: Position requires driving around the park as part of the daily shift. Travel may be required to other state parks to assist in staffing or events, as needed. A state vehicle is available for employee use while on duty.
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
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.
Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
Contact Information:For further information about this vacancy contact:
Melissa Thibodaux
Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
1051 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Fax: (225) 342-7928
mthibodaux@crt.la.gov