Job ID: 22369
Agency: Department of Game, Fish and Parks - Division of Parks and Recreation
Location: Aberdeen
Salary: $17.70 to $18.97 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GF
Closing Date: 03/31/2023

This is a permanent, full-time position with the Department of Game, Fish and Parks. For more information on the Department of Game, Fish and Parks, please visit https://gfp.sd.gov/.

Richmond Lake Recreation Area is located in Park District 2 that is comprised of Richmond Lake Recreation Area, Mina Lake Recreation Area, Lake Louise Recreation Area, Fischer Grove State Park, and 42 public water access/lakeside use areas. These areas provide year round recreational opportunities and facilities for the public such as camping, lodging, picnicing, beach going, boating, fishing, hunting, multi-use trails, and disc golf. Richmond Lake Recreation Area will be the reporting station. The majority of the Park Maintenance Technician's time will be spent working at Richmond and Mina Lake Recreation Areas, and 19 of the public water access/lakeside use areas around the Aberdeen area.

Duties of the park maintenance technician will include:

Assuming the lead role on facility maintenance and management of all current facilities at Richmond and Mina Lake Recreation Areas. This position will assist with maintaining: comfort stations, park shop buildings, cold storage buildings, park offices, camping cabins, campsites, playgrounds, dump stations, vault toilets, picnic shelters, and many other facilities. Specific duties include, but not limited to: electrical work, plumbing work, carpentry, construction and concrete work. The position will be directing and inspecting work for seasonal staff to assure facilities are clean, sanitized and available for the public. They will also maintain cleaning equipment and chemicals, inspect facilities for safe and proper operation and maintaining accessibility. This position will also prepare facilities for safe winter storage and be responsible for turning the facility back on in the spring.

This position will need to know how to operate, perform maintenance, diagnose and make repairs on mowers, tractors, skid steers, trailers, sprayers, UTV's, golf carts, small equipment/small engines and various implement attachments. The Park Maintenance Technician will be responsible for keeping accurate service records and logs for all repairs and service performed on equipment.

The position will also assist with the construction and maintenance of hiking & multi-use trails, turf and grounds maintenance; campsite maintenance; tree care including; planting, pruning, maintenance & removal, landscaping, and construction projects; perform herbicide and insecticide applications to control weeds and insects; snow removal; fencing; signing; and operating specialized equipment and power tools to effectively and efficiently complete projects mentioned above.

Position will act as a lead worker for seasonal, and volunteer staff while maintaining daily park operations and maintenance tasks. Position will assist in making sure staff are orientated, adequately trained, properly supervised, given proper feedback, meeting safety standards and completing duties as assigned. Position will also create and maintain a positive working environment for all staff.

Position will assist district permanent staff with preparation of vehicle & equipment reports, Fleet and Travel work orders, weed spraying records, electrical maintenance repair records, and maintaining Material Safety Data Sheets. This position will complete safety inspections, assist with the Point of Sale system, assist with visitor services, including selling of campsites and park permits, and the ordering of supplies and materials.

Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather and conditions. Must be able to do manual labor including heavy lifting and strenuous physical activity at times.

Licenses and Certifications:
Valid drivers license required, must be able to obtain a commercial drivers license within 60 days of being hired, and be able to obtain a chemical applicator's license.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A background in maintenance fields with knowledge and experience in grounds maintenance, equipment maintenance, plumbing, electrical, welding and carpentry along with the desire to accomplish these tasks to a high standard, safely and responsibly.

Knowledge of:

• operation, maintenance, and repair of tractors, skid steers, loaders, implement attachments, large commercial mowers, weed eaters, chain saws, and other specialized equipment;
• different diagnostic and repair methods for a wide variety of vehicles and equipment;
• safe operating guidelines for equipment;
• herbicides, pesticides, and insecticides, methods and rates of application, safe use and handling practices, and proper operation of spraying equipment;
• seed and fertilizers;
• janitorial and sanitation procedures, chemicals, materials, and supplies;
• fence building and landscaping;
• carpentry, plumbing, painting, and electrical repair;
• record keeping and report writing;
• supervising and directing work crews.

Skill to:

• work outdoors in all weather conditions and a wide variety of terrain and water;
• lead crews as well as perform as part of a crew;
• operate a diversity of machinery, equipment, and tools and perform hard physical labor and lift heavy objects.

Ability to:

• operate a variety of vehicles and equipment;
• operate vehicles with manual transmissions;
• operate boats with outboard motors;
• use a variety of hand tools;
• provide on the job training to assigned employees;
• assign tasks to others;
• organize and complete assigned projects;
• communicate effectively with park users, co-workers, general public, and stakeholders;
• perform basic maintenance and custodial work such as replacing light fixtures, basic plumbing, and painting;
• read, follow, and communicate both verbal and written instructions.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

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 employer paid health insurance 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 at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=LLR
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"