Seasonal Park Grounds Technician

LC Nature Park; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

LC Nature Park is seeking a Park Maintenance Specialist to join our Stewardship Team. This hands-on role maintains park buildings, grounds, equipment, trails, and infrastructure, ensuring a safe, welcoming space for visitors while supporting conservation.

The ideal candidate enjoys outdoor work, can follow seasonal schedules (10–20 hrs/week Nov–Mar and up to 35 hrs/week Apr–Oct), and is capable of operating or learning maintenance equipment, with a strong work ethic and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in maintenance, landscaping, construction, agriculture, parks, groundskeeping, or related field.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new equipment and maintenance skills.
• Ability to safely operate tractors, mowers, utility vehicles, and other maintenance equipment.
• Basic understanding of safety regulations and compliance standards.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work outdoors.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to park buildings, restrooms, trails, fences, gates, signs, and other infrastructure.
• Help maintain visitor amenities to ensure the park is clean, safe, and welcoming.
• Perform seasonal maintenance including mowing, trimming, snow removal, leaf cleanup, watering, and other grounds maintenance tasks.
• Assist with maintaining maintenance logs, equipment service records, and supply inventories.
• Assist with habitat restoration projects, invasive species management, native plantings, and other land stewardship activities as needed.
• Support general stewardship projects and assist other team members as priorities change throughout the year.
• Work collaboratively with the Stewardship Team and assist other departments when operational needs require.
• Help prepare the park for public programs, volunteer workdays, field trips, and special events through setup, cleanup, parking preparation, and facility support.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Safety-minded

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

LC Nature Park is seeking a Park Maintenance Specialist to join our Stewardship Team. This hands-on role maintains park buildings, grounds, equipment, trails, and infrastructure, ensuring a safe, welcoming space for visitors while supporting conservation.

The ideal candidate enjoys outdoor work, can follow seasonal schedules (10–20 hrs/week Nov–Mar and up to 35 hrs/week Apr–Oct), and is capable of operating or learning maintenance equipment, with a strong work ethic and reliability.