Park Maintenance Repairer I-II: Hands-On Fixes & Grounds

State of Louisiana; Ville Platte (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State vehicle provided

Job summary

Office of State Parks (OSP) within the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism seeks a Maintenance Worker at Chicot State Park in Ville Platte, LA to keep facilities and grounds safe and well‑maintained for guests and staff. This role involves building repairs, grounds upkeep, and equipment maintenance on a rotating 40‑hour schedule, including holidays and weekends.

Experience or training in building trades or park operations is required, with a path for progression to

Qualifications

• One year of experience or training in building construction trades or park operations.

Responsibilities

• Makes general repairs to buildings, interiors, exteriors, furniture, fixtures, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and painting tasks.
• Maintains and repairs motorized equipment including tune-ups and parts replacement.
• Operates and checks safety of hand tools, vehicles, and tractors used around the park.
• Repairs and treats floors, showers, walls, roofs, and other structures.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance to keep machines and buildings operating efficiently.

Education

Construction coursework

Job description

Office of State Parks (OSP) within the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism seeks a Maintenance Worker at Chicot State Park in Ville Platte, LA to keep facilities and grounds safe and well‑maintained for guests and staff. This role involves building repairs, grounds upkeep, and equipment maintenance on a rotating 40‑hour schedule, including holidays and weekends.

Experience or training in building trades or park operations is required, with a path for progression to