Park Operations & Grounds Technician

West Virginia; West Virginia; On-site; USD 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Parks and Recreation/Kumbrabow State Forest seeks a maintenance-focused employee to perform diverse tasks across the forest, engaging with the public and completing daily operations. Responsibilities include general groundskeeping, equipment operation, and building upkeep.

The role requires standard high school graduation or equivalent, with substitution permitted for additional paid experience in a public recreational area. Regular weekend and evening shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance and ability to organize and plan efficient completion of tasks.
• Ability to operate tractors, dump trucks, chain saws, mowing equipment and other motorized equipment.
• Regular attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Trash and litter pickup and grounds maintenance across the forest.
• Landscape maintenance including mowing and trimming; trail and boundary upkeep.
• Forest fire control and search for wildlife control issues.
• Cutting, splitting, and hauling firewood; snow removal as needed.
• Housekeeping, janitorial work, and floor/vehicle maintenance; equipment loading/unloading.
• Repair work on buildings and structures; painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, stonework.
• Monthly inspection of equipment and routine inventory of supplies.
• Operate and repair toilet/sewage systems; assist with general maintenance tasks.

Skills

Public interaction

Maintenance planning

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tractors

Dump trucks

Chain saws

Mowing equipment

Job description

Parks and Recreation/Kumbrabow State Forest seeks a maintenance-focused employee to perform diverse tasks across the forest, engaging with the public and completing daily operations. Responsibilities include general groundskeeping, equipment operation, and building upkeep.

The role requires standard high school graduation or equivalent, with substitution permitted for additional paid experience in a public recreational area. Regular weekend and evening shifts may be required.