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 perform a variety of maintenance/physical/ custodial tasks, including conducting repairs and preventive maintenance to state park facilities, operating and repairing equipment, performing grounds maintenance, collecting litter and emptying the trash containers, supervising volunteers, and cleaning various park buildings. Two years of experience or training in the building construction trades, building maintenance, maintenance or repair of mechanical equipment, or park operations and grounds maintenance; OR Completion of a two-year vocational technical program in general building construction, construction technology, or engineering; OR Twelve semester hours in construction management, construction technology, or engineering, or any combination of these courses. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

• Operates large equipment, vehicles, utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, front-end mowers, push mowers, weed eaters, blowers, manual pumps, bulldozers, backhoes, tractors, lawn mowers, trimmers, and chainsaws to carry out maintenance of the grounds and nature trail.

Properly uses tools ranging from common hand and blower tools, such as hammers, hoists, drills, and wrenches, to precision measurements and electronic testing devices.

• Performs routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.

Utilizes attachments such as sweeper, loader fork, and front loader. Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary. Estimate repair costs.

• Performs periodic safety checks to ensure a safe and clean environment and to eliminate hazards.
• Maintains grounds in a clean and orderly manner, including mowing and trimming. Trim tree branches.
• Performs general road maintenance tasks.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of the site's equipment, including plumbing, wood repair, and changing breakers and power receptacles. Performs maintenance of facilities, grounds, and support facilities.
• Makes general repairs to the building's Interiors and exteriors, furniture, fixtures, air conditioning, heating, systems, and other mechanical and related fields such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and painting tasks.
• Cleans the interior and exterior of facilities at the site. Stocks site buildings with cleaning and household supplies.
• Collects fees from visitors.
• Answers telephone Inquiries.

Provides Information and answers inquiries for site guests.

Position-Specific Details:

Location:

Fontainebleau State Park in

Mandeville, 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.
• 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 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.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Katelyn Wale Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism 1051 N. 3 rd Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Fax:

(225) 342-7928 kwale@crt.la.gov