Parks Maintenance Tech Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site 2026-02489

State of Wyoming; Hyattville (WY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

FMLA eligibility

Pension plan

457(b) plan

Flexible schedules

Meaningful work

Job summary

State of Wyoming seeks a maintenance-focused professional to manage Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site operations, ensuring grounds and facilities are safe and well-maintained. You will coordinate maintenance projects, oversee seasonal staff, and assist with public safety and interpretive programs for visitors.

The role requires hands-on building and grounds upkeep, water and irrigation system familiarity, and the ability to guide tours and interpret site history.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in grounds and facilities maintenance preferred.
• Ability to perform maintenance on buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Experience with interpretation programs and guiding tours is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate site maintenance, prioritize work, and manage supplies and budgets.
• Inspect grounds, facilities, and equipment; identify repair needs.
• Oversee seasonal staff and assign daily tasks; maintain logs and time sheets.
• Provide exceptional customer service and assist visitors with information.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Public safety

Interpretation

Facility maintenance

Team leadership

Education

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Light to heavy equipment operation

Water testing

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Are you seeking an opportunity to work in an amazing location, interact with people, and be part of a great team that is passionate about the outdoors? If so, join Wyoming State Parks for a career of adventure and teamwork at the amazing Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site! Medicine Lodge is located about 7 miles northeast of Hyattville, WY. The park is home to unique archaeological features and abundant wildlife, and serves as a hub for access to thousands of acres of public land in the adjacent Big Horn Mountains.

Your daily duties will include assisting the Superintendent with the protection and enhancement of the natural and cultural resources of Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site through planning, performing, and directing grounds and facilities maintenance, equipment maintenance and repair, conducting interpretive programs, and assisting with general public safety of the site.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

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Human Resource Contact: [e-mail], 307-777-7010

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintenance- Coordinate all necessary site maintenance, including identifying and prioritizing work, purchasing supplies and materials, assisting with budgeting, planning, and operation of the site's potable drinking water system and irrigation systems.
• Routinely inspect the grounds, facilities, and equipment to identify those areas that require maintenance, repair, and improvement.
• Work with headquarters staff, the Central Construction Office, and staff from other sites to assist with special projects when necessary.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance of buildings, grounds, facilities, small engines, and mechanical equipment.
• Utilize specific skills while performing carpentry work, mowing, irrigation, painting, plumbing and electrical work, landscaping, and janitorial duties.
• Utilize specific skills while repairing small engines and mechanical infrastructure.
• Perform annual building inspections and accurately report findings.
• Personnel- Assist in overseeing seasonal staff, including routine daily work direction and prioritization, assignment of work, and direction of work on special maintenance projects.
• Ensure monthly time sheets, fee reports, and maintenance logs are completed accurately and on time.
• Receive feedback from seasonal staff to determine maintenance needs and prioritization.
• Customer Service- Provide exceptional customer service, internally and externally.
• Assist the visiting public with information and directions as needed.
• Public Safety - Perform routine public safety inspections, respond to emergency weather, fire, and medical situations; and provide support and assistance to responding public safety agencies.
• Report all rule and regulation violations and safety hazards to the superintendent.
• Interpretation - Conduct and assist with the interpretation of the site's history, including providing guided tours and interpretive hikes, brochure and exhibit development, and special events.

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants with two (2) or more years of experience in grounds and facilities maintenance, equipment maintenance and repair, and conducting interpretive programs.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Skilled in a variety of tasks associated with the repair, construction, and maintenance of buildings, facilities and grounds.
• Skilled in the operation and maintenance of all types of light to heavy equipment and light to construction vehicles.
• Knowledgeable of and able to demonstrate methods and practices of park facility and grounds maintenance.
• Able to perform a variety of physical and strenuous maintenance management tasks.
• Skilled in personnel management and interpersonal relations.
• Able to professionally and effectively communicate with supervisor and other staff members, the visiting public, constituent groups, and other agencies.
• Knowledge of recreational park management and planning.
• Able to lead by example and display a positive, productive, and cooperative attitude.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of potable water and irrigation systems.
• Able to obtain and maintain DEQ water certification requirements and perform water testing and record-keeping requirements.
• Knowledge of natural and cultural resource interpretation standards and techniques, and the ability to obtain and maintain National Association for Interpretation Certified Interpretive Guide status.
• Knowledge of public safety and emergency management techniques.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associate’s Degree

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in parks maintenance)

OR

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in parks maintenance)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions
• Must be willing to work some weekends and holidays
• Normal days off may not be Saturday/Sunday

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Obtain and maintain DEQ water certification requirements and perform water testing and record-keeping requirements.
• Obtain and maintain National Association for Interpretation Certified Interpretive Guide status.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure. URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.