Senior Parks Worker - Eagle Nest Lake State Park

$18.15 - $27.23 Hourly

$37,752 - $56,628 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C3

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Outdoor recreation is a driving force in New Mexico s economy and State Parks is a key player. Connected to communities statewide, our 35 state parks are often economic drivers for local businesses, towns, and cities. Many rural communities rely on a state park as a major source of economic development. The State Parks mission is to protect and enhance natural and cultural resources, provide first-class recreational and education facilities and opportunities, and promote public safety to benefit and enrich the lives of visitors. State Parks is committed to this mission, employing professional, dedicated staff to ensure that parks are cared for and preserved to the highest professional standards. State Park programs provide safe, fun, and educational experiences for the whole family.

Why does the job exist?

At Eagle Nest Lake State Park, this position serves to enhance the recreational experience of park visitors by providing safe, clean, and well maintained grounds and facilities. At Eagle Nest Lake State Park the Park Technician must perform maintenance to all park facilities, structures, vehicles, and equipment. This position is responsible for maintenance of the park's vehicle fleet. Perform administrative duties necessary for this position. The incumbent will need to operate and maintain equipment to maintain ground and roads, including CDL required equipment. The operation of a pumper truck is required and certification is required. In order to maintain the water systems, the position is required to have the Advanced Small Water Utility Operator Certification.

How does it get done?

The Park Technician at Eagle Nest Lake State Park is responsible for maintaining facilities, grounds and equipment utilizing their training and knowledge. Key responsibilities include operation and maintenance of the park water treatment and distribution system which requires a small water system advanced operator certification. This position utilizes various hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment to maintain park facilities and grounds such as snow removal, digging trenches, campsite maintenance, etc. This position requires the use of Dump Trucks (Class A CDL), and Heavy Equipment Operation such as Backhoes, Front End Loaders, Skid steers, Tractors, Mowers, Pumper Trucks, etc.

Who are the customers?

Internal and external customers, visitors throughout the state of New Mexico and surrounding states who are campers, hikers, and boaters that come to visit the park for a variety of reasons. Local community businesses in surrounding areas of the park.

Ideal Candidate

Associates degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience in parks, monuments, museums, interpretive/educational ranger, field archaeologist or ruins preservationist at a historic site.

- The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding and respect for outdoor recreation and education.

- The candidate should have a strong background in facilities and grounds maintenance to include carpentry, plumbing, landscaping, masonry, etc.

- The ideal candidate would have an associates degree from a technical school with coursework related to carpentry, plumbing, masonry, construction, or landscaping.

- The candidate must have a minimum of one year of experience as a Utility Operator with Small Water systems in order to qualify for the Advance Small Water Utility Operator Certification.

- Must possess or be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License within 1 year of hire.

Minimum Qualification

High school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in parks, monuments, museums, interpretive/educational ranger, field archaeologist, and/or ruins preservationist at a historic site.

Employment Requirements

This position is designated as safety sensitive within the meaning of Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 and must abide by all provisions of the Federal Omnibus Transportation Testing Act. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Must possess and maintain a valid NM Class "A" Commercial Driver's License at time of hire or the ability to acquire within one (1) year of hire. All applicants for this position must be licensed in accordance with 66-5-59 NMSA 1978, as applicable or eligible for licensure in accordance with provisions 66-5-60 NMSA 1987. Applicants must become a licensed Commercial driver within one (1) year of hire. You must include your license or certificate number in the license section of the application form.

All applicants for this position must be certified in accordance with 61-33-1 NMSA 1978 (Utility Operators Certification). Applicants must be willing to obtain a New Mexico Advanced Small Water Certification within one (1) year from hire.

Working Conditions

Working conditions are primarily in an outdoor setting. The position is labor intensive to include: digging, bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting, as well as standing for long periods of time. The position requires the use of various hand and power tools, as well as operating vehicles and heavy equipment. This position requires significant physical activity and the ability to lift heavy objects (cement bags, anchors, tires, etc.) is required. Exposure to extreme weather conditions, environmental allergens and dust are a daily requirement. One may be required to work in adverse weather conditions, extreme cold and heat for extended periods of time. Shift work may be required on holidays or during park events. Emergency maintenance situations may also arise requiring extended hours of work. Sitting at a desk or computer workstation is also required. Must be willing to accept assignment/transfer to another geographic location. Weekend/holiday work required.

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.