Park Technician A - WAE
Salary
$2,123.00 - $3,822.00 Monthly
Location
Ville Platte, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
CRT-2026-223108-KW
Department
Culture Rec & Tourism-State Parks
Opening Date
07/08/2026
Closing Date
7/22/2026 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 complete various physical, custodial, and/or administrative tasks to include cleaning various facilities and assisting with the public.
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:
Performs custodial duties necessary to maintain clean and sanitary conditions of facilities.
Cleans interior and exterior of facilities at site.
Operate fee station at park entrance.
Assist in upkeep of site grounds and facilities.
Assists in collection of appropriate fees from site visitors.
Provides a high level of customer service and assists customers with inquiries.
Assists custodial staff with cleaning interior of facilities as necessary for customer turnover.
Requires the ability to stoop, bend, balance, kneel, crouch, sit, stand, and walk on a regular daily basis.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Chicot State Park, Ville Platte, 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.
Work Schedule: Part-time; Mon-Sun; Weekends and Holidays will be required.
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