Park Technician A-C

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.

Join our team as a Park Technician and play a vital role in keeping our parks clean, safe, and welcoming for all visitors. In this hands-on position, you will perform a variety of custodial, maintenance, and groundskeeping tasks, including facility cleaning, litter and debris removal, and routine preventative maintenance. You’ll also operate equipment and help maintain park grounds to ensure a well-kept and enjoyable outdoor environment for the community.No experience or training required.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.

Job Duties:

• Cleans rental facilities to include but not limited to changing linens, disinfecting, sweeping, mopping, dusting, cleaning bathrooms, etc.
• Removes trash and prepares dirty laundry for pickup.
• Cleans & picks up litter/trash from bathhouses, campground areas, and day use areas.
• Assists with minor building maintenance such as air filters, light bulbs, etc.
• Assists customers with questions and concerns.
• Provide park and local community information to customers.
  

Position-Specific Details:
Location:Chemin-a-HautState Park in Bastrop, 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.
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.

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.

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis 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).Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Melissa Thibodaux
Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
1051 N. 3rdStreet
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Fax: (225) 342-7928
mthibodaux@crt.la.gov