PARK MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANThe Red River Waterway Commission, located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, is currently accepting applications for a Park Maintenance Technician.
This position will be based out of Pineville, LA. Starting salary will range from $33,000 to $48,000, dependent on qualifications and experience, with the possibility of future increases.
Health, dental, and retirement benefits are offered.JOB SUMMARY : Performs manual labor tasks required to operate and maintain recreation areas and facilities.
Duties include general operation, maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, grounds, and equipment throughout the Red River Waterway District.
EXAMPLES OF WORK : Makes minor repairs to the interior / exterior of buildings and facilities and maintains equipment employing basic skills in the plumbing, carpentry, electrical, mechanical and related fields.
Maintains, and makes minor repairs to lawn mowers, appliances, chainsaws, pumps, trucks, tractors, including ensuring proper lubricant levels, replacing and adjusting minor worn or damaged parts (belts, plugs, fuses, hoses, etc.
Starts, operates, maintains and checks for safe operation of a wide variety of items including construction equipment, tractors, trucks, machinery, various implements, small engines, lawn mowers, hand tools, pumps, chainsaws, trimmers, power tools, etc.
Performs basic road and parking lot maintenance by clearing drains, spreading road surface material, filling potholes, placement of signs, repairing fences, painting traffic control lines, removing trees and limbs, etc.
Mows, trims grass, performs landscaping duties, cleans silt and debris from boat ramps, empties garbage cans, removes limbs, debris, and garbage from parks and parking lots, etc.
Repairs, cleans, and maintains restroom facilities, pavilions and other park improvements.Assists with inventory control of equipment and supplies and assists in preparation and facilitation of events.
Operates RRWC vehicle to travel to various recreation areas and facilities.Patrols and inspects facilities, interacts with public on use of recreation facilities, and coordinates group functions and reservations.
Investigates and keeps records of accidents, vandalism, complaints, etc., and coordinates and cooperates with law enforcement as necessary.
Performs other duties within the O & M Department as directed.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESKnowledge Of : Safe operation of referenced equipment and machinery;
basic plumbing; basic electrical systems and repairs; basic landscaping; basic operations and maintenance skills, etc., in order to complete the referenced duties.
operate individually without direct oversight on a day to day basis; operate in groups or teams when necessary.QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS : High school diploma, or its equivalent, plus at least one year experience or training in the building construction trades, general building maintenance, repair or maintenance of mechanical equipment, law enforcement or recreation development.
Louisiana driver’s license with good driving record.Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Click apply now to submit your resume for immediate consideration or mail to Operations and Maintenance Director Red River Waterway Commission P.
O. Box 776 Natchitoches, LA 71458.recblid gy9mx7ub7b6pyht3e6ozv2h630eu9k
Last updated : 2024-05-13
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