Seasonal Property Worker - Ouabache State Park

About Ouabache State Park

Ouabache State Park (pronounced "O-bah-chee," which means "it shines bright") was a forest and game reserve before becoming a state park. It was once used to raise pheasants and quail. Remnants of old pens are still visible. The area now contains a 20-acre bison exhibit, as well as a lake and multiple recreational opportunities. Activities include basketball, bicycling, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, swimming, and sightseeing from the 100-foot fire tower.

Salary Statement

The hourly wage for seasonal positions varies, starting at $12.25/hour.

A Day In The Life

• Attendants: Provides quality customer service at assigned property station. The main responsibilities of this position are the collection of revenue from fees and permits, and cash/credit card handling duties.
• Concessions: Provides quality customer service at concession stands, beach houses, or other locations as needed. This includes the sale of location-specific items (firewood, food, rentals, etc.), handling cash/credit payments, collection of fees & permits, and inventory reporting.
• Housekeepers: Works to maintain and clean property buildings, grounds, and facilities. Duties include regular deep cleaning of restrooms, showers, and other property buildings.
• Laborers: Works to maintain and repair property buildings, grounds, and facilities. Laborers perform various duties based on property needs. Possible duties may include landscaping, mowing, firewood processing, structure maintenance, sign creation, trail upkeep, carpentry, and plumbing, based on property needs.
• Office Assistants: Answers inquiries about the property and provide quality customer service to the park visitors. This position also assists property management with operations and administrative functions.
• Clerks: Performs a wide variety of tasks to support property staff. Duties may include inventory, stocking, reporting, budgeting, and assisting with other administrative duties.
• Security Officers: Monitors the activities of visitors and report problems to property management or other authorities. Security Officers patrol the property and enforce regulations in a courteous, but firm manner. This role provides security to facilities, construction sites, and logging operations as needed, including late-night visits to areas prone to vandalism, disturbances, and illegal activities.
• DOC Crew Supervisors: Monitors the activities of individuals that are a part of the Department of Corrections work release crew and participate in labor duties as needed. The supervisor also provides transportation for the crew.
• Shooting Range Officers (Brookville Lake Only): Monitors the activities of visitors using the shooting range while providing quality customer service and education on safe gun handling. This role will enforce shooting range standard operating procedures and provide basic maintenance to ensure the safety of visitors and staff.

What You'll Need For Success

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• May be expected to work afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• May be required to wear a DNR provided uniform
• May be required to work with or supervise DOC work release crews
• May be required to have a valid driver’s license
• May be required to travel to additional properties
• Must perform duties in a variety of different environments, including an office, field, rugged terrain, and various weather conditions (extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet, etc)
• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Indiana

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.