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Parks/Grounds Maintenance (Summer Seasonal)

South Dakota State Government

Platte, SD

Posted/Updated: 3 days ago

Job Description
Job ID: 29605 - Parks/Grounds Maintenance (Seasonal)
Agency: Game, Fish and Parks
Location: Platte, SD - Snake Creek Recreation Area
Minimum Salary: $14.20
Closing Date: 05/16/2025

Description:
The main objective of maintenance personnel is to maintain all park areas and facilities to management standards. This includes custodial and maintenance of park grounds, buildings, facilities, and equipment. Grounds duties include mowing, trimming, pruning of trees, spraying weeds, and landscaping. Custodial duties include daily and weekly cleaning (power washing) of comfort stations and outdoor toilets, emptying fire-rings, stocking cleaning supplies, garbage removal, etc. Building and facility maintenance including new construction, renovation, and routine repairs should be expected. There may be other duties as assigned.

General Requirements:
Valid drivers license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Skills in operating, maintaining, and repairing equipment such as mowers, grass trimmers, tractors, weed sprayers, and trucks. Skills in carpentry, plumbing, small engine repair, and vehicle and equipment maintenance are preferred. Ability to perform strenuous physical labor, work independently, manage time well, and work in a variety of weather conditions.

Please note this is a temporary or seasonal, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service.

How to Apply:
Applicants have the option to fill out the online application: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=SZ
or
The State of South Dakota Seasonal/Temporary Application form ( https://bhr.sd.gov/files/seas-tempapp.pdf ) and email or mail it to the address listed below.

Applications can be emailed or mailed to:
Email to: snakecreek@state.sd.us
Or mail to:
Snake Creek Recreation Area
35316 Sd Hwy 44
Platte, SD 57369
*Seasonal positions can be filled prior to the closing date.*

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