Park Technician A-C

State of Louisiana; Pearl River (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Louisiana, Office of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, seeks a full-time facilities support staff at the Pearl River Welcome Center in Pearl River, LA. This role involves cleaning, light maintenance, and visitor assistance at the Welcome Center.

There is no prior experience required. The schedule is 8:30 am–5:00 pm daily, with possible weekend/holiday coverage. Appointment type is full-time probational with career progression potential to a Park Technician.

Qualifications

• No experience or training required.

Responsibilities

• Performs the full scope of operations support tasks and ensures assigned areas are maintained in accordance with established standards.
• Inspects assigned facilities and grounds for operational concerns; reports issues to the assigned supervisor.
• Keeps cleaning and maintenance supplies stocked and ready for use.
• Cleans restrooms and common areas; replenishes toilet paper and towels.
• Handles inventory of supplies and assists with deliveries and transfers as needed.

Job description

This is a full-time position located at the Pearl River Welcome Center in Pearl River, LA.

The Louisiana Office of Tourism is committed to promoting Louisiana as a top travel destination and growing the state’s tourism industry to make tremendous economic impacts in all 64 parishes. To accomplish that goal, we have developed strategic marketing initiatives to maximize our efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training required.

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

Job Duties

• Performs the full scope of operations support tasks and ensures assigned areas are maintained in accordance with established standards.
• Inspects assigned facilities and grounds for operational concerns; reports issues to the assigned supervisor.
• Ensures equipment is kept in clean, good working order.
• Responsible for keys, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintains filing system for office and maintenance records
• Inspect, clean and maintain restrooms for which Tourism is responsible.
• Clean all fixtures, waste containers, counters, floors, and walls.
• Make sure toilet paper and paper towel holders are replenished.
• Mop, dust, vacuum and clean the Center's lobby and break room, including counters and coffee service area, employee bathroom, brochure storage and work room areas, theater and animatronics.
• Wash any outside statuary, tables, chairs, and other similar items that are the responsibility of the Welcome Center and keep these clean.
• Keep outdoor areas immediately adjacent to the Welcome Center clean and neat.
• Remove stray trash; debris and dispose of.
• Work with travel counselors and supervisor to provide fresh coffee for visitors throughout the day.
• Paints or touches up interior; exterior walls, shutters and doors, and other areas as needed.
• Perform a variety of minor maintenance and repair jobs and alerts the supervisor when additional help is needed.
• Keep the cleaning cart stocked and clean; notify supervisor when supplies needs restocking.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Transfers, unloads, and moves brochure boxes, as necessary. Opens boxes. Assists travel counselors with transfer to racks as required.
• Observes and reports to the supervisor any needs for maintenance and repairs to the physical facility and its systems, including but not limited to: mechanical systems, plumbing, HVAC, paint, other equipment.
• Takes and records inventory of supplies. Notifies supervisor of supply needs in a timely manner. This may include ordering coffee and related supplies.
• Signs for supply deliveries and ensures orders are correct.
• Must be able to safely lift 30 pounds.
• Must be able to safely climb and use a ladder.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: This is a full time probational appointment; current full time classified employees may be required to accept a probational appointment.

Work Schedule: The Pearl River Welcome Center is open 8:30 am - 5:00 pm daily. This position may be required to work on weekends and holidays.

Career Progression: This position is in a Career Progression Group to a Park Technician C. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Park Technician A, B, or C based on the qualifications of the selected applicant.

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.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Katelyn Wale
Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
1051 N 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]