| Location | LA |
| Salary | $12.25–$22.05 Per Hour |
Park Technician A - WAE
Salary
$12.25 - $22.05 Hourly
Location
Braithwaite, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
CRT-2026-227923-KW
Department
Culture Rec & Tourism-State Parks
Opening Date
10/28/2026
Closing Date
11/11/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
The Office of State Parks (OSP) serves the citizens of Louisiana and visitors by preserving and interpreting natural areas of unique or exceptional scenic value, planning, developing and operating sites that provide outdoor recreation opportunities in natural surroundings, preserving and interpreting historical and scientific sites of statewide importance and administering intergovernmental programs related to outdoor recreation and trails.
The purpose of this position is to maintain the cleanliness and maintenance of park buildings and rental facilities as well as the grounds. Guest occupancy is heavy on a seasonal basis and the percentages below will vary throughout the year.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
No experience or training required.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Cleans interior and exterior of facilities at site.
Sweeps, mops and washes site facilities.
Maintains cleanliness of park grounds and facilities by removing trash bags and other debris from the campground, cabins, splashpad, and other areas, and placing trash in dumpsters.
Cleans furniture.
Cleans & disinfects public restrooms.
Cleans picnic areas to include tables and grills.
Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools: buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.
Use ladders when required in work assignments.
Assists in upkeep of site grounds, including the Gardens.
Clean sites grounds, gardens, and water features - collect litter, debris, and trash.
Mowing with zero turn mowers
Trimming and pruning with weed-eaters, pruners, chainsaws
Blowing sidewalks with handheld and backpack blowers
Weeding flower beds and edging
Changing out plant material
Perform weekly work orders such as maintenance of vehicles, tractors, ATVs, etc. under supervision.
Assist in repairing broken equipment, water pipes, furniture, etc.
Other maintenance duties as determined by Maintenance Foreman
Requires ability to stoop, bend, balance, kneel, crouch, sit, stand and walk on a regular daily basis.
Performs other related duties as assigned and performs customer service to a high degree of excellence.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: St. Bernard State Park, Braithwaite, LA
Appointment Type: This position will be filled as a part-time Classified WAE, limited to 1,245 working hours in a 12 month period.Starting Hourly Pay varies, depending on experience.
Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Katelyn Wale
Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
1051 N. 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Fax: (225) 342-7928
kwale@crt.la.gov
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
Employer State of Louisiana
Address 1201 N 3rd St
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802
Phone (866) 783-5462
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm