Park Technician

State of South Carolina; Woodland Trailer Park (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oconee State Park in South Carolina is seeking a maintenance worker to support park facilities and grounds. Responsibilities include repairs, vehicle and equipment upkeep, and assisting with administrative tasks. The role requires physical work, weekend/holiday shifts, and adherence to safety and park policies.

The ideal candidate will know landscaping and grounds keeping, operate common power tools, and read technical manuals. Valid SC driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of landscaping, gardening and grounds keeping.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals, bulletins and related instructions.
• Skill in the use of tools and equipment used in building and grounds maintenance and repair.
• Ability to operate a variety of power tools and motorized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic facility and infrastructure maintenance and assists with more involved tasks and projects (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, etc.).
• Performs basic grounds maintenance and improvements (landscaping, etc.).
• Cleans, janitorial and housekeeping activities.

Skills

Grounds keeping

Facility maintenance

Carpentry

Reading manuals

Tools

Power tools

Motorized equipment

Job description

Oconee State Park has all of the perks of a relaxing mountain getaway. The Oconee State Park campground, Rustic, CCC-era cabins and a lake with a swimming hole, canoe rentals and fishing opportunities are only a sample of the park’s offerings.

Several wooded nature trails wind through the foothills region and serve as the southern trailhead for the Foothills Trail, South Carolina’s 77-mile wilderness hike on the Blue Ridge Escarpment.

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.

• 1) Performs basic facility and infrastructure maintenance, repairs and improvements and assists with more involved tasks and projects (including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, etc.).
• 2) Performs basic grounds maintenance and improvements and assists with more involved tasks and projects (including grounds keeping, landscaping, etc.).
• 3) Performs clean-up, janitorial and housekeeping activities.
• 4) Performs maintenance and basic repairs on vehicles and motorized equipment.
• 5) Assists in identifying maintenance needs, planning & scheduling maintenance activities, and maintaining applicable maintenance records.
• 6) Assists with administrative and operational requirements.
• 7) 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.

Additional Requirements:

• 1) 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.
• 2) 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.
• 3) Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License.

Actual Job Location: Oconee State Park

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

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