Seasonal Property Worker - Pokagon State Park

State of Indiana; Angola (IN); Presencial; USD 16 000 - 23 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Pokagon State Park in Indiana is hiring Seasonal Property Workers for diverse roles this winter/spring season. Positions involve assisting visitors, handling cash, and performing maintenance tasks across various park facilities.

Weekend availability and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required; most shifts occur Nov 15–Mar 15 with potential travel between properties. The State of Indiana offers a structured environment with opportunities to contribute to park operations and public service.

Qualificações

• This role requires afternoon/evening/weekend/holiday work.
• A valid driver’s license may be required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly.
• May travel between properties as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Attendants: provides customer service and collects revenue at the assigned station.
• Concessions: serves at stands/beach houses, handles cash/fees and inventory.
• Housekeepers: cleans restrooms, facilities, and grounds.
• Laborers: maintains and repairs buildings, grounds, and facilities.
• Office Assistants: answers inquiries and assists operations.
• Clerks: supports inventory, stocking, and administrative duties.
• Security Officers: monitors visitors and enforces rules.
• DOC Crew Supervisors: oversees DOC crew activities and transportation.
• Shooting Range Officers (Brookville Lake): monitors safety and basic maintenance.

Conhecimentos

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ferramentas

Cash register

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Seasonal Property Worker - Pokagon State Park

Date Posted: Oct 21, 2026

Requisition ID: 470982

Location: Angola, IN, US, 46703

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Pokagon State Park: Pokagon State Park is named to acknowledge the rich Native American heritage of the state and region. Leopold and Simon Pokagon, father and son, were notable leaders of the Potawatomi. Pokagon means "something used to shield," a fitting attribute of two leaders who championed for Native-American rights. The park is framed by Lake James and Snow Lake which offer opportunities for boating, swimming, fishing, and scenic sunsets. Pokagon is also a favorite winter destination for cross-country skiing, sledding, twin-track tobogganing, ice fishing, and a twin-track toboggan run.

Pokagon State Park is currently hiring Toboggan Laborers. Toboggan attendants provide quality customer service at the toboggan run. Laborers maintain the toboggan ice track, remove snow from walkways and tracks, and monitor the safety of all riders. This role is responsible for the collection of revenue from fees and permits and cash/credit card handling duties. The typical season for this position is Novemeber 15-March 15.

Weekend availability is required (open mostly Sat & Sun only), availability for winter/holiday break, and will need to be able to lift 50 pounds repetitively.

Salary Statement:

The hourly wage for seasonal positions varies, starting at $14.25/hour.

A Day in the Life:

The Seasonal Property Workers provide friendly customer service, while ensuring the maintenance and upkeep of areas used by the general public. Seasonal Property Worker positions and their essential functions are as follows:

• Attendants: Provides quality customer service at assigned property station. The main responsibilities of this position the collection of revenue from fees and permits, and cash/credit card handling duties.
• Concessions: Provides quality customer service at concession stands, beach houses, or other locations as needed. This includes the sale of location specific items (firewood, food, rentals, etc.), handling cash/credit payments, collection of fees & permits, and inventory reporting.
• Housekeepers: Works to maintain and clean property buildings, grounds, and facilities. Duties include regular deep cleaning of restrooms, showers, and other property buildings.
• Laborers:Works to maintain and repair property buildings, grounds, and facilities. Laborers perform various duties based on property needs. Possible duties may include landscaping, mowing, firewood processing, structure maintenance, sign creation, trail upkeep, carpentry, and plumbing, based on property needs.
• Office Assistants:Answers inquiries about the property and provide quality customer service to the park visitors. This position also assists property management with operations and administrative functions.
• Clerks: Performs a wide variety of tasks to support property staff. Duties may include inventory, stocking, reporting, budgeting, and assisting with other administrative duties.
• Security Officers: Monitors the activities of visitors and report problems to property management or other authorities. Security Officers patrol the property and enforce regulations in a courteous, but firm manner. This role provides security to facilities, construction sites, and logging operations as needed, including late-night visits to areas prone to vandalism, disturbances, and illegal activities.
• DOC Crew Supervisors: Monitors the activities of individuals that are a part of the Department of Corrections work release crew and participate in labor duties as needed. The supervisor also provides transportation for the crew.
• Shooting Range Officers (Brookville Lake Only): Monitors the activities of visitors using the shooting range while providing quality customer service and education on safe gun handling. This role will enforce shooting range standard operating procedures and provide basic maintenance to ensure the safety of visitors and staff.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• This role should expect to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Individuals may be required to wear a DNR-provided uniform.
• Individuals may be required to travel to different properties.
• Individuals may experience working in potentially inclement weather.
• Individuals may experience working with DOC work release crews.
• Individuals may be required to have a valid driver’s license.
• Individuals may perform duties in a variety of different environments, including an office environment, field environment, rugged terrain, and various adverse weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet, etc.).
• Individuals may work around potentially dangerous heavy equipment (e.g. tractors, disks, mowers, planters, etc.).

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail] .