Summary

This job is about helping run and keep a beautiful state park in South Carolina clean and safe, including fixing buildings and equipment, maintaining grounds, and assisting visitors with friendly service.

It involves hands-on work like repairs, landscaping, and some office tasks, often outdoors in all weather.

A good fit would be someone reliable and practical who enjoys physical work, teamwork, and being around nature, with basic maintenance skills.

Key Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
One year of general maintenance experience
Valid South Carolina Driver's License
Ability to read, understand procedures, and perform simple accounting and administrative duties
Strong oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in operating power tools and motorized equipment
Comfort with physical demands including medium to heavy lifting, working on uneven terrain, at heights, and in various weather conditions

Full Job Description

Set along the South Edisto River, Aiken State Park is a haven for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. A scenic 1.7-mile canoe and kayak trail winds its way down the south fork of the Edisto River, attracting paddlers from across the region. Aiken State Park has a history as notable as its natural beauty. During the Great Depression, the park was built by two Civilian Conservation Corps companies, one of which was an African-American detachment of the C.C.C. Their work has withstood the test of time and can still be seen in some of the remaining structures and interpretive signage.

Job Purpose and Duties:

Under general supervision, assists with overall operation and maintenance of a State Park. Performs diversified duties asgoverned by general instruction, policies and standard operating procedures of the Department. Assumes theresponsibilities of the Park Manager in the absence of higher level employees. Performs duties necessary formaintenance and upkeep of state parks to include repair and construction of facilities, operation and repair of motorizedequipment, grounds keeping, and landscaping activities. Assists with the administration and operation of a state park;and assist park visitors with quality customer service.

1) Performs maintenance and repairs on vehicles and motorized equipment. Performs preventative maintenance onfacilities and equipment. Keeps maintenance records.
2) Maintains a safe work environment for employees and visitors.
3) Assists with park administrative duties in accordance with Department policy and procedures and planning of longand short-term goals.
4) Performs and directs clean-up and housekeeping activities to ensure the attractiveness and cleanliness of parkgrounds and facilities.
5) Ensures an adequate supply of janitorial and common maintenance supplies are on hand at all times.
6) Collect and account for revenue and produce required reports.
7) Practice and promote teamwork within the park and/or region, throughout the agency and with external agencystakeholders. Represents office as an active member on agency teams assigned throughout the year.

Requirements

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

Additional Requirements:

1) Ability to read and understand written procedures and directions; have the ability to perform simple accounting andadministrative duties as required. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to operate a variety of powertools.
2) Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License.
3) 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 facilitiesand grounds. Position works flexible work schedule, including weekends and holidays. Comfortable using Windows, MSOffice, and working with data entry on computers. Will be required to clean and maintain cabins, campgrounds, and day-use facilities.

Additional Information

Actual Job Location: Aiken 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.

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