Maintenance Ranger

Job Responsibilities

• Assists with overall operation and maintenance of a State Park.
• Performs diversified duties as governed by general instruction, policies and standard operating procedures of the Department.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Park Manager in the absence of higher level employees.
• Operates and repairs motorized equipment, grounds keeping and landscaping activities.
• Assists with the administration and operation of a state park; assists park visitors with quality customer service.
• Performs miscellaneous repairs and park improvements, to include carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing, landscaping and grounds keeping.
• Affords assistance with park administrative duties in accordance with Department policy and procedures and planning of long and short-term goals.
• Instructs, supervises and performs routine and preventative maintenance on grounds, buildings and equipment to meet established standards.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Collects and accounts for revenue and produces required reports.
• Repairs and maintains motorized equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on facilities and equipment.
• Keeps maintenance records.
• Performs and directs clean-up and housekeeping activities to ensure the attractiveness, cleanliness and safety of park grounds and facilities.
• Manages assigned specific operations to include public use areas, and facilities.
• Promotes teamwork within Givhans Ferry State Park, throughout the agency and with external agency stakeholders.
• Represents office as an active member on agency teams assigned throughout the year.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of general maintenance experience.
• Additional Requirements: Position requires medium to heavy lifting, walking, and standing on uneven terrain, crawling, and working at heights.
• Exposure to weather conditions, various cleaning agents, and other material used in maintaining park facilities and grounds.
• Will be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays including overtime as needed.
• Comfortable using Windows, MS Office, and working with data entry on computers.
• Will be required to clean and maintain cabins, campgrounds, and day use facilities.
• Ability to read and understand written procedures and directions; have the ability to perform simple accounting and administrative duties as required.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate a variety of power tools.
• Must possess a valid South Carolina Driver's License.

Additional Comments

The actual job location is Givhans Ferry State Park. The position is 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.