Park Technician

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism seeks a Maintenance Worker for Dreher Island State Park in the Columbia area. You will perform facility upkeep, basic repairs to buildings and equipment, and assist with grounds maintenance and park operations.

Responsibilities include identifying maintenance needs, planning activities, maintaining records, and supporting team projects. Flexibility to work weekends/holidays and lifting requirements apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and basic maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and understand manuals, safety rules and instructions.
• Knowledge of groundskeeping, basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic facility and infrastructure maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain grounds and assist with landscaping and cleanup tasks.
• Inspect and service vehicles and motorized equipment.
• Identify maintenance needs and help plan activities and records.

Skills

General maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading manuals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Safety procedures

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Dreher Island State Park spans three islands, 348 acres and provides access to 12 miles of Lake Murray shoreline. Visitors will find recreational water activities, nature trails and some of the best striped and large-mouth bass fishing spots, all only 30 miles from Columbia. It has long been a popular location and launching spot for major, national fishing tournaments.

Job Purpose And Duties

Performs duties requiring a basic level of skills necessary for maintenance and upkeep of state parks to include repair and construction of facilities, operation and repair of motorized equipment, grounds keeping and landscaping activities. Assists with the administration and the operation of a state park; assist park visitors.

• Performs basic facility and infrastructure maintenance, repairs and improvements and assists with more involved tasks and projects (including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, etc.).
• Performs basic grounds maintenance and improvements and assists with more involved tasks and projects (including grounds keeping, landscaping, etc.).
• Performs clean-up, janitorial and housekeeping activities.
• Performs maintenance and basic repairs on vehicles and motorized equipment.
• Assists in identifying maintenance needs, planning & scheduling maintenance activities, and maintaining applicable maintenance records.
• Assists with administrative and operational requirements.
• Practice and promote teamwork within the park and/or region, throughout the agency and with external agency stakeholders. Represents office as an active member on agency teams assigned throughout the year.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and general maintenance experience. Agency preferred qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of general maintenance experience.

Additional Requirements

• Position requires medium to heavy lifting, walking, and standing on uneven terrain, crawling, and working at heights. Exposure to weather conditions, cleaning agents, and other materials and substances used in maintaining park facilities and grounds. Position works flexible work schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Knowledge of landscaping, gardening and grounds keeping. Knowledge of park policies, rules and regulations. Ability to understand technical manuals, bulletins and related instruction. Skill in the use of tools and equipment used in building and grounds maintenance and repair. Ability to read and understand written procedures and directions; ability to perform simple arithmetic computations. Ability to operate a variety of power tools and motorized equipment.
• Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License.

Additional Comments

Actual Job Location: Dreher Island State Park

Full-time, 40 hours per week rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.

South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is an Equal Opportunity, Aff.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.