District Park Maintenance Foreman
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Job Location:
Fort Pierre, SD - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 20 - 23
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job ID: 33482
Agency: Department of Game Fish & Parks
Location: Ft. Pierre SDSalary: $20.89-$23.49 Hourly depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: G
Closing Date: 11/04/2025
Working for the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks is not just a job its a life passion. Its about working together as a team with colleagues customers landowners and partner organizations to ensure that our states outdoor heritage lives on for the next generation. Providing exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities for people to enjoy is one of the best jobs in state government. Our atmosphere empowers professional success and team building while fostering relationships to build a culture focused on our four strategic plan goals.
All we need is for you to join our team! Sound like a good fit so far
We are hiring a District Park Maintenance Foreman at the Oahe Downstream Recreation Area the lead worker for maintenance activities in a large park district that consists of the main park at Oahe Downstream RA and 10 secondary park locations north on the Oahe Reservoir. Areas possess a number of facilities including 294 campsites camping cabins lodge comfort stations boat ramps fish cleaning stations an Off-Highway Vehicle Area (OHV) an archery range and a rifle range. This position should be able to organize and schedule staff to perform daily & weekly work at all these areas and facilities and maintain clear records of work completed. During the peak summer season rotating weekend duties will also be a requirement to assist in maintaining park facilities and ensure a quality outdoor experience for our guests.
Candidate should be able to work at a number of outdoor park locations throughout the year and be physically able to meet the challenges of the job on and off the water. Candidate should possess the ability to be flexible and change in work direction with the district changing priorities. Candidate should be able to schedule and organize work assignments for a Park Maintenance Technician and up to 12 seasonal employees and up to 15 park volunteers.
This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Game Fish and Parks. For more information on the Department of Game Fish and Parks please visit .
Licenses and Certifications:
CDL would be highly beneficial. SD Dept of DANR Pesticide & Noxious Weed Applicator. Candidate should possess or be able to obtain within 6 months of employment.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A good working knowledge of equipment facility and grounds maintenance and the ability to effectively & efficiently direct the daily work assignments of the districts maintenance staff.
Bring a positive attitude and the ability to keep seasonal staff engaged in their work along with a work ethic that leads by example.
Knowledge of:
Skill to:
Ability to:
Additional Requirements: Training for Dept of Corrections Inmate Supervision
What South Dakota has to Offer:
South Dakota is centrally located in the U.S. and boasts the beautiful Missouri River and the Black Hills. Our state has a rich frontier history and is a premier outdoor destination offering some of the best outdoor recreation opportunities in the nation. Fishing hunting and photography are all popular activities that offer year-round opportunities for residents. Multiple state parks are ideal getaways for camping hiking and biking. Many towns offer the amenities of a larger city but with a small-town feel.
If you enjoy an exciting and challenging career and want to make a difference in public service wed like to hear from you!
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-Onsite
Agency: Department of Game Fish & Parks
Location: Ft. Pierre SDSalary: $20.89-$23.49 Hourly depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: G
Closing Date: 11/04/2025
Working for the South Dakota Game Fish and Parks is not just a job its a life passion. Its about working together as a team with colleagues customers landowners and partner organizations to ensure that our states outdoor heritage lives on for the next generation. Providing exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities for people to enjoy is one of the best jobs in state government. Our atmosphere empowers professional success and team building while fostering relationships to build a culture focused on our four strategic plan goals.
- Provide outdoor recreational opportunities
- Serve as stewards of our states natural resources
- Inspire confidence
- Foster professional excellence
All we need is for you to join our team! Sound like a good fit so far
We are hiring a District Park Maintenance Foreman at the Oahe Downstream Recreation Area the lead worker for maintenance activities in a large park district that consists of the main park at Oahe Downstream RA and 10 secondary park locations north on the Oahe Reservoir. Areas possess a number of facilities including 294 campsites camping cabins lodge comfort stations boat ramps fish cleaning stations an Off-Highway Vehicle Area (OHV) an archery range and a rifle range. This position should be able to organize and schedule staff to perform daily & weekly work at all these areas and facilities and maintain clear records of work completed. During the peak summer season rotating weekend duties will also be a requirement to assist in maintaining park facilities and ensure a quality outdoor experience for our guests.
Candidate should be able to work at a number of outdoor park locations throughout the year and be physically able to meet the challenges of the job on and off the water. Candidate should possess the ability to be flexible and change in work direction with the district changing priorities. Candidate should be able to schedule and organize work assignments for a Park Maintenance Technician and up to 12 seasonal employees and up to 15 park volunteers.
This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Game Fish and Parks. For more information on the Department of Game Fish and Parks please visit .
Licenses and Certifications:
CDL would be highly beneficial. SD Dept of DANR Pesticide & Noxious Weed Applicator. Candidate should possess or be able to obtain within 6 months of employment.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A good working knowledge of equipment facility and grounds maintenance and the ability to effectively & efficiently direct the daily work assignments of the districts maintenance staff.
Bring a positive attitude and the ability to keep seasonal staff engaged in their work along with a work ethic that leads by example.
Knowledge of:
- equipment operation repair & maintenance;
- general plumbing;
- basic electrical trouble-shooting;
- janitorial cleaning;
- basic carpentry welding concrete work;
- landscaping tree planting & grass seeding;
- operation of regions aerial lift for tree pruning;
- chainsaw turf and rough mowers string trimmers operation repair and maintenance;
- tree shrub and grass identification;
- general facility & grounds maintenance and other forms of district and regional equipment operation and maintenance.
Skill to:
- perform routine plumbing repairs and trouble-shooting;
- perform minor electrical repairs;
- oversee and perform the janitorial cleaning of park facilities;
- perform basic carpentry & welding repairs and new construction;
- load & unload equipment that is transported throughout the district;
- skilled equipment operator of loaders commercial mowers small tractors skid steer and attachments to large trucks & trailers;
- operate dump trucks;
- order supplies & materials.
Ability to:
- operate a variety of equipment in varying environments;
- meet the physical requirements of the of outdoor work environments;
- train others on the safe and proper operation of equipment and facility cleaning;
- assign tasks to others and maintain clear written records of work completed;
- prioritize work tasks and staff assignments;
- communicate effectively with park users & staff;
- diagnose and repair vehicles & equipment.
Additional Requirements: Training for Dept of Corrections Inmate Supervision
What South Dakota has to Offer:
South Dakota is centrally located in the U.S. and boasts the beautiful Missouri River and the Black Hills. Our state has a rich frontier history and is a premier outdoor destination offering some of the best outdoor recreation opportunities in the nation. Fishing hunting and photography are all popular activities that offer year-round opportunities for residents. Multiple state parks are ideal getaways for camping hiking and biking. Many towns offer the amenities of a larger city but with a small-town feel.
If you enjoy an exciting and challenging career and want to make a difference in public service wed like to hear from you!
This position is eligible for Veterans Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental vision and other insurance options and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LI-Onsite
Key Skills
- Employee Evaluation
- Lawn Care
- Mechanical Knowledge
- CMMS
- Commercial Driving
- Landscape Maintenance
- Paving
- Maintenance
- Heavy Lifting
- Leadership Experience
- Mowing
- Supervising Experience
