Trades Specialist-Buffalo Bill State Park

Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Perform a variety of duties including grounds, facilities, vehicle and equipment maintenance; supervision of seasonal maintenance staff; water and septic system operation; customer service; and general public safety.

• Perform site maintenance: identify and prioritize work; purchase supplies and materials; routinely inspect buildings, vehicles, equipment, grounds and facilities.

• Maintain roads and sidewalks: snow removal; asphalt repair; and blading.

• Clean and sanitize vault and flush restrooms and shower house; remove trash from the vaults; assist with the maintenance and monitoring of 12 septic systems.

• Clean office; plant and maintain trees; perform lawn care, weed control and landscaping duties.

• Repair and service equipment, vehicles, facilities, and tools.

• Ensure proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials.

• Perform carpentry, welding/fabrication, irrigation, painting, plumbing, and electrical work. Assist with building inspections and traffic counter maintenance and reporting.

• Safely operate a wide variety of small and large equipment

• Assist with the operation and maintenance of the Level 1 potable water well systems, including winterization and start up.

• Complete monthly reports, logs, etc. in a timely manner.

• Assist with reservation system.

• Distribute fee supplies and rules and regulations documents to the appropriate distribution sites.

• Sell Park and ORV permits.

• Assist monitoring the park web weather station and reservoir levels.

• Perform security checks on the dam.

• Assist park rangers by reporting vandalism or violations of park rules and regulations.

• Provide exceptional customer service.

• Assist with emergencies, hazards and search and rescue when needed.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants with two or more years of work experience in the trades, including at least one year of supervision.

• Knowledge of safety and regulations.

• Knowledge of basic carpentry, construction, plumbing, landscaping, grounds maintenance, welding, fabrication and electrical work.

• Ability to safely operate vehicles, light and heavy duty equipment, and tools.

• Skill in supervising full time or seasonal staff.

• Skill in basic math, data entry, computer and word processing.

• Knowledge of welding techniques.

• Skill in providing excellent customer service.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associate's Degree

Experience:

0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Building and Grounds) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Building and Grounds Assistant II

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Building and Grounds) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Building and Grounds Assistant II

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

• Exposure to hazardous materials, bodily fluids, chemicals, bio-hazards, and/or the elements.

• Must be able to operate vehicles, light and heavy equipment, and large, complex cleaning and grounds maintenance equipment.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt

• All new hires or rehires starting in a non-exempt position on or after January 1, 2018 are required to be paid hourly.

• Level 1 Water Distribution certification is required within one year of employment.

• Commercial Weed and Pest Applicators license is required within one year of employment.

• First Aid/CPR certification is required.

• Class A CDL is required.

Supplemental Information

024-State Parks & Cultural Resources - Division of State Parks - Historic Sites - Trails and Outdoor Recreation.

Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.

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Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.