Park Technician A-C

This position is located at Chicot State Park/Louisiana State Arboretum in Ville Platte LA. The purpose of this position is to assist with and train personnel on horticultural procedures and techniques for planting and maintenance preventing invasive species and coordinating planting schedules for seasonal activities. They will perform groundskeeping and custodial duties to help maintain cleanliness and a safe environment for the customers. This position will also provide assistance and high-level customer service to guests regarding questions programming etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No experience or training required.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be foundhere.

Job Duties:

• Performs custodial duties necessary to maintain clean and sanitary conditions of park facilities.

• Coordinates planting schedule for seasonal activities

• Trains personnel on proper horticultural procedures and techniques for planting and maintenance and procedures to prevent invasive species.

• Assists with maintaining park grounds such as mowing grass blowing off walkways and porches collecting litter removing limbs and debris trail maintenance and emptying trash receptacles.
• Provides a high level of customer service and assists customers with inquiries over the phone or in person.
  
  

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type:Probational Promotional or Detail to Special Duty
Location:Chicot State Park/Louisiana State Arboretum in Ville Platte LA
Work Schedule: State Parks are open 365 days a year. Position will work a rotating schedule of 40 hours/week that can include holidays and/or weekends as needed to ensure coverage at the park.
Travel:Position requires driving around the park as part of the daily shift. A state vehicle is available for employee use while on duty.
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Park Technician A B or C.As part of a Career Progression Group vacancies may be filled based on the qualifications of the selected applicant. Please refer to the Class Specifications page for specific information of salary ranges minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

*Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumes will notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.

Louisiana as a State is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Melissa Thibodaux
Department of Culture Recreation & Tourism
1051 N. 3^rdStreet
Baton Rouge LA 70802
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