Park Technician B (WAE) Part-Time
About The Position
This position is located within the LDAF Office of Management & Finance/Indian Creek, in Rapides Parish. The incumbent will serve as support for the Indian Creek Recreation Area, which is owned and operated by the Department of Agriculture & Forestry. This recreation area is visited annually by over 300,000 people for its recreational facilities such as camping, boating, hiking, picnicking, and swimming. This position will require the incumbent to work on a flexible schedule to assist with peak attendance and special events. Supervision is received from the Maintenance Foreman.
Requirements
- One year of experience in building maintenance, clerical work, custodial work, food service work, or groundskeeping.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must be able to successfully pass a background check and meet requirements to obtain/possess law enforcement commission in order to supervise offender labor provided by the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office.
- Moderate light lifting, 30 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
- Walking and standing (8 hours)
- Climbing stairs and occasionally ladders
- Occasional bending or kneeling
- Occasional demands may be required for moderately strenuous activities in emergencies over long periods of time
- Working with or operating lawn equipment, hand and power tools
- Commissioned by local authority to transport and supervise inmates
- Operating and climbing on and off transport, tractor or ATV
- Occasional excessive heat and humidity
- Working indoors and outdoors
- Occasionally working in moderately cold temperatures for short periods of time
- Frequently required to wear appropriate safety protection
- Exposed to grain dust, bad odors from farm animals, chemicals, fertilizers and other agricultural materials
- Will be required to wear appropriate safety protection/clothing
Responsibilities
- Assisting with grounds maintenance; mowing and trimming grounds of recreation area
- Picking up trash and fallen limbs from trees prior to mowing.
- Maintaining cleanliness of all bathrooms, beach areas, camping sites, and recreation area.
- Reporting to supervisor any noted repairs/maintenance needed to buildings on recreation grounds.
- During assigned shift, may provide oversight and direction to offender labor who are assigned to Indian Creek.
- Performing duties related to the fee station such as assisting with reservations and/or reservation system, checking in patrons, collecting fees and explaining the rules and regulations of the recreation area, and checking out patrons at the end of their stay.
- Distributing tickets (day passes) for visitors and campers; closes out the register at the end of the day; ensures monies are secure.
- Attending to the needs of visitors such as answering questions related to the recreation area, reporting any concerns they may have, etc.
- Performing other duties as requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
