Parks Building & Ground Attendant (WAE)

State of Louisiana; Louisiana; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a vibrant recreation area where you will play a crucial role in maintaining the grounds and ensuring a pleasant experience for visitors. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors and engage with the public, assisting with maintenance tasks and managing the fee station. As a key support for the Indian Creek Recreation Area, you will contribute to a popular destination that attracts over 300,000 visitors annually. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and take pride in keeping spaces clean and welcoming, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• No experience or training required for this entry-level position.
• Must have a valid driver's license and pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, and cleaning.
• Perform duties related to the fee station, including checking in patrons.

Skills

Grounds Maintenance

Customer Service

Basic Maintenance Tasks

Ability to Work Flexible Hours

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Lawn Equipment

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Job Number: IC-50594889-02-13-25-BC

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employer (SAME) to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

This position (#50594889) is located in the Office of Management & Finance - Indian Creek Division, in Woodworth, Louisiana in Rapides Parish.

This job is being filled as a temporary WAE appointment to last a year but could be extended.

WAE positions are not to exceed 1245 hours in a 12 month period.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Brandi Collins
Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry
5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1001
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
[e-mail]

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, national origin, military service, sickle cell trait, protected genetic information or other non-merit factor. LDAF also strictly prohibits employment decisions based upon or influenced by such factors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

No experience or training is required.

Function of Work:
To keep building interiors, exteriors, and grounds clean and maintained.

Level of Work:
Entry.

Supervision Received:
Close from an employee of higher level.

Supervision Exercised:
None.

Location of Work:
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from Custodian by the added responsibility for maintaining the grounds, working the fee station, assisting visitors, and performing general maintenance tasks.
Differs from Maintenance Repairer 1 by lack of responsibility for repair and maintenance of equipment and of structural components of buildings.

Incumbent of this position will serve as support for the Indian Creek Recreation Area, owned and operated by the Department of Agriculture & Forestry. This recreation area is visited annually by over 300,000 people for its recreational facilities such as camping, boating, hiking, picnicking and swimming. This position will require incumbent to work on a flexible schedule to assist with peak attendance and special events.

90% - Responsible for assisting with grounds maintenance. These duties include, but are not limited to:

• Mowing and trimming grounds of recreation area
• Picks up trash and fallen limbs from trees prior to mowing
• Weeds flower beds
• Cleans camping pads with blower
• Maintains cleanliness of all bathrooms, beach areas, camping sites, and recreation area
• Reports to supervisor any noted repairs/maintenance needed to buildings on recreation grounds
• During assigned shift, may provide oversight and direction to offender labor who are assigned to Indian Creek

10% - Performs duties related to the fee station. These duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with reservations and/or reservation system
• Checking in patrons, collecting fees and explaining the rules and regulations of the recreation area
• Checking out patrons at the end of their stay
• Distributes tickets (day passes) for visitors and campers
• Closes out the register at the end of the day; ensures monies are secure
• Answers questions over the telephone from the general public
• Attends to the needs of visitors such as answering questions related to the recreation area, reporting any concerns they may have, etc.

Other duties as may be required.

Must have a valid driver's license.

Must be able to successfully pass a background check and meet requirements to obtain/possess law enforcement commission in order to supervise offender labor provided by the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office.

Functional Requirements:

• Moderate light lifting, 30 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Walking and standing (8 hours)
• Climbing stairs and occasionally ladders
• Occasional bending or kneeling
• Occasional demands may be required for moderately strenuous activities in emergencies over long periods of time
• Working with or operating lawn equipment, hand and power tools
• Commissioned by local authority to transport and supervise inmates
• Operating and climbing on and off transport, tractor or ATV

Environmental Factors:

• Occasional excessive heat and humidity
• Working indoors and outdoors
• Occasionally working in moderately cold temperatures for short periods of time
• Frequently required to wear appropriate safety protection
• Exposed to grain dust, bad odors from farm animals, chemicals, fertilizers and other agricultural materials
• Will be required to wear appropriate safety protection/clothing