Park Technician

Job Responsibilities

Just off of I-85, at the South Carolina-Georgia border, you’ll find Lake Hartwell State Park. Thanks to 56,000-acre Lake Hartwell, fishing in this area is renowned by anglers across the state. The lake is inhabited by striped and hybrid bass, largemouth, crappie, bream and catfish.

Job Purpose And Duties

The Park Technician performs tasks requiring foundational skills in the maintenance and upkeep of state parks, including the repair and construction of facilities, operation and maintenance of motorized equipment, and groundskeeping and landscaping duties. Provides support in the administration and operation of the park, and assists park visitors as needed.

• Performs basic facility and infrastructure maintenance, repairs and improvements and assists with more involved tasks and projects (including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, etc.).
• Performs basic grounds maintenance and improvements and assists with more involved tasks and projects (including grounds keeping, landscaping, etc.).
• Performs maintenance and intermediate repairs on vehicles and motorized equipment.
• Assists in identifying maintenance needs, planning & scheduling maintenance activities, and maintaining applicable maintenance records.
• Practice and promote teamwork within the park and/or region, throughout the agency and with external agency stakeholders. Represents office as an active member on agency teams assigned throughout the year.
• Assists with administrative, operational, and resource management requirements.
• Assists the Regional Maintenance Chief with region projects and tasks.
• Acquires licenses, certifications and actively participates in SPS Special Function Teams.
  
  

Minimum And Additional Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of general maintenance experience.

Additional Requirements

• Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License.
• Knowledge of landscaping, gardening and grounds keeping. Knowledge of park policies, rules and regulations. Ability to understand technical manuals, bulletins and related instruction. Skill in the use of tools and equipment used in building and grounds maintenance and repair. Ability to read and understand written procedures and directions; ability to perform simple arithmetic computations. Ability to operate a variety of power tools and motorized equipment.
• Position requires medium to heavy lifting, walking, and standing on uneven terrain, crawling, and working at heights. Exposure to weather conditions, cleaning agents, and other materials and substances used in maintaining park facilities and grounds. Position works flexible work schedule, including weekends and holidays.
  
  

Additional Comments

Actual Job Location: Lake Hartwell State Park.

Full-time, 40 hours per week rotating schedule including weekends and holidays.

The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.