Part-Time Park Grounds & Garden Specialist

State of Arkansas; Paris (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Arkansas, through the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, seeks a Park Specialist/Maintenance Assistant for Mount Magazine State Park. This part-time role focuses on grounds keeping, garden care, and light upkeep of park facilities, with daily outdoor work and independent task execution.

The ideal candidate will enjoy outdoor work, be physically capable of bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods, and have a basic appreciation for native plants and park

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in customer service, bookkeeping, retail operations.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Willingness to assist with general park maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receives and responds to inquiries from park visitors and guests.
• Assists with general grounds keeping and maintenance of lodge gardens and grounds.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety of park facilities and surrounding areas.
• Operates basic landscaping tools and reports maintenance needs.

Skills

Customer service

Grounds maintenance

Outdoor work

Job description

The State of Arkansas, through the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, seeks a Park Specialist/Maintenance Assistant for Mount Magazine State Park. This part-time role focuses on grounds keeping, garden care, and light upkeep of park facilities, with daily outdoor work and independent task execution.

The ideal candidate will enjoy outdoor work, be physically capable of bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods, and have a basic appreciation for native plants and park