Park Technician A-C

State of Louisiana; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of State Parks in Louisiana is seeking a Groundskeeper/Custodian at Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville, LA. The role involves cleaning interiors and exteriors of cabins, lodges, bathhouses, and rental facilities, and assisting with grounds maintenance.

No prior experience is required; training will be provided. The position has a 40-hour weekly schedule with rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends as needed. A state vehicle is available during duty.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Ability to perform cleaning and custodial duties.
• Willing to work rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of interior and exterior buildings (cabins, lodges, bathhouses, meeting rooms).
• Perform custodial duties to maintain clean and sanitary conditions.
• Remove trash and prepare laundry for pickup.
• Stock buildings with cleaning supplies and maintain inventory.
• Assist with minor building maintenance and grounds tasks as needed.
• Assist customers with questions and provide park information.

Job description

About This Job

The Office of State Parks (OSP) serves the citizens of Louisiana and visitors by preserving and interpreting natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic value, planning, developing and operating sites that provide outdoor recreation opportunities in natural surroundings, preserving and interpreting historical and scientific sites of statewide importance and administering intergovernmental programs related to outdoor recreation and trails.

This position is located at Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville, LA. The purpose of this position is to perform groundskeeping and custodial duties to help maintain cleanliness and a safe environment for the customers. This includes all rental facilities including cabins, group camps, meeting rooms, bathhouses, etc. for indoor and outdoor cleaning, and as needed, assist with outdoor grounds maintenance such as trail cleanup or mowing.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No Experience Or Training Required.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

• Ensure cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the buildings on site such as cabins, group camps, lodges, bathhouses, meeting rooms, etc. Duties would include but not limited to, disinfecting, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, mopping, sweeping, dusting, etc.
• Perform any and all custodial duties necessary to maintain clean and sanitary conditions.
• Removes trash and prepares dirty laundry for pickup.
• Stock buildings with cleaning and household supplies such as soap, toilet paper, sanitary supplies, paper towels, etc.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies
• Cleans & picks up litter/trash from bathhouses, campground areas, and day use areas.
• Assists with minor building maintenance such as air filters, light bulbs, etc.
• Assist with grounds maintenance such as mowing, blowing, trail maintenance, etc. as needed.
• Assists customers with questions and concerns.
• Provide park and local community information to customers.

Position-Specific Details

Location: Fontainebleau State Park in Mandeville, LA

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotion, or Detail to Special Duty

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Park Technician A, B, or C. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled based on the qualifications of the selected applicant. Please refer to the "Class Specifications" page for specific information of salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Work Schedule: State Parks are open 365 days a year. Position will work a rotating schedule of 40 hours/week, which can include holidays and/or weekends as needed, to ensure coverage at the park.

Travel: Position requires driving around the park as part of the daily shift. Travel may be required to other state parks to assist in staffing or events, as needed. A state vehicle is available for employee use while on duty.

Compensation: Compensation offered will be dependent on level of experience and certification, so please be sure to include all education and work experience for consideration.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Melissa Thibodaux

Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism

1051 N. 3rd Street

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Fax: [phone]

[e-mail]

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes. Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave

State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Mardi Gras
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org)
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others