Park Technician A-C

State of Louisiana•Chatham, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of State Parks (OSP) serves Louisiana residents and visitors by preserving and interpreting natural and historically significant sites, providing outdoor recreation opportunities, and administering programs related to recreation and trails. This position is based at Jimmie Davis State Park in Chatham, Louisiana. The Park Technician performs custodial work to maintain clean and safe conditions for customers across rental and other park facilities, including cabins, group camps, meeting rooms, lodges, and bathhouses. The role also assists with minor groundskeeping and maintenance as needed and provides information and assistance to park visitors. The position works a rotating schedule of 40 hours per week. Because state parks are open year-round, shifts may include weekends and holidays as needed. Daily work requires driving around the park, and travel to other state parks may be required to assist with staffing or events. A state vehicle is available for use while on duty. The vacancy may be filled at the Park Technician A, B, or C level, with compensation depending on experience and certification.

Requirements

No experience or training is required.
Must be able to work a rotating 40-hour-per-week schedule that may include weekends and holidays.
Must drive around the park as part of the daily shift.
Travel to other state parks may be required to assist with staffing or events.

Responsibilities

Clean the interiors and exteriors of park buildings, including cabins, group camps, lodges, bathhouses, and meeting rooms.
Perform custodial duties such as disinfecting, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, mopping, sweeping, and dusting.
Remove trash and prepare dirty laundry for pickup.
Stock buildings with cleaning and household supplies, including soap, toilet paper, sanitary supplies, and paper towels.
Maintain an inventory of cleaning supplies.
Clean and pick up litter and trash in bathhouses, campground areas, and day-use areas.
Assist with minor building maintenance, such as changing air filters and light bulbs.
Assist with grounds maintenance as needed, including mowing, blowing, and trail maintenance.
Answer customer questions and concerns and provide information about the park and local community.