Park Ranger: Safety, Maintenance & Visitor Info

Cityofml; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

South Carolina Retirement System

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Flexible Spending Account

Onsite Employee Health Clinic

Onsite Employee Workout Facility

Tuition Reimbursement Program

South Carolina Deferred Compensation

Job summary

Florence County is seeking a Park Ranger to enforce park regulations and provide visitor information at Lynches River County Park.

Responsibilities include patrolling, custodial tasks, event prep, fee collection, equipment operation, and coordinating with the Park Ranger Supervisor.

Candidates should have high school diploma, one year maintenance experience, valid SC driver’s license, and First Aid/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma, or equivalent, and one year general maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• An understanding of the principles and practices involved in protecting and maintaining park natural areas and/or natural resource management is desired.
• Basic knowledge of canoeing/kayaking is desired.
• Must possess a valid S.C. driver’s license.
• Must possess, or able to successfully complete, First Aid and CPR certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the park to enforce rules and regulations, and to safeguard and preserve park facilities.
• Performs custodial and housekeeping activities of all park facilities to ensure attractiveness, cleanliness, and safety of the park.
• Performs regular park walk-throughs with Park Ranger Supervisor to identify areas needing maintenance or repair.
• Prepares rental facilities for all events; check-in customers and overnight guests; remains on property to attend to customer needs; secures buildings and park upon completion of events.
• Collects fees, makes change; completes all related documentation; reconciles and secures funds.
• Ability to operate a variety of small and large engine equipment: various hand and power tools, tractor, backhoe, and other similar equipment.
• Evaluates the need for equipment, supplies and materials; reports findings to Parks Superintendent.
• Exercises appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyzes and projects consequences of decisions and/or recommendations.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Park maintenance knowledge

Canoeing/kayaking knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Florence County is seeking a Park Ranger to enforce park regulations and provide visitor information at Lynches River County Park.

Responsibilities include patrolling, custodial tasks, event prep, fee collection, equipment operation, and coordinating with the Park Ranger Supervisor.

Candidates should have high school diploma, one year maintenance experience, valid SC driver’s license, and First Aid/CPR certification.