Seasonal Seminoe State Park & Fort Steele

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Seminoe State Park and the surrounding area offer Wyoming wildlife and recreation at their finest. Camping, boating, swimming, fishing, hiking, and ATV touring are all available within the immediate area. The sights and sounds of wildlife are best in and near Seminoe State Park. You ll have the opportunity to view big horn sheep, elk, mule deer, antelope, coyote, mountain lion, bobcat, fox, martin, raccoon, skunk, jackrabbit, cottontail rabbit, eagles, and other birds of prey, plus many types of waterfowl and migratory birds.

In addition to the transcontinental railroad, Fort Fred Steele State Historic Site covers most historical themes in Wyoming. From historic pioneer trails to Wyoming politics and the agricultural and mining interests that came to define the state early on – livestock, coal, gold, and timber. Fort Steele was occupied until August 7, 1886, by soldiers who were sent by the U.S. Government to guard the railroad river crossing and assist in the settlement of the West.

Seminoe State Park and Fort Fred Steele State Historic Site are hiring maintenance workers at both locations. Housing is provided for the positions at Seminoe State Park. Photos of the housing are available upon request. The employment season is from mid-May to mid-September. The actual length of employment depends on the demand for services.

Re-create yourself with an inspiring career in Wyoming s outdoors! Explore the many possibilities with Wyoming State Parks, Historic Sites, and Outdoor Recreation.

Please refer to the Essential Functions for more detailed information about job duties.

Human Resources Contact: , stacy.sprengeler

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Perform routine building, grounds, and landscape maintenance, minor carpentry repairs, painting, and mowing.
• Assist staff in the construction, installation, maintenance, and renovation of grounds and buildings, and preventive maintenance.
• Clean and service restrooms, shelters, and buildings; remove litter from grounds, parking lots, and other public areas.
• Operate and/or drive a variety of vehicles and light and heavy equipment.
• Operate various maintenance equipment, including mowers, weed eaters, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaws, and other equipment required in daily operations. Utilize various hand and power tools.
• Follow proper handling and safety procedures when using cleaning chemicals and fuel products encountered in daily operations, including proper Personal Protective Equipment usage.
• Provide excellent customer service. May interact with the visiting public, answering basic questions.

For all seasonal positions, preference will be given to applicants who are professional while providing excellent customer service.

• Must have a valid driver s license.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

• Detail-oriented, accurate, and thorough in completing assignments/tasks.
• Good interpersonal skills allowing the ability to interact with visitors from around the world.
• Willingness to work on a variety of assignments every day.
• Some experience in handling money, cash registers, and retail sales.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to manage and complete multiple projects with variable timelines and scopes of work.
• Basic construction and maintenance knowledge.
• Basic operational knowledge of light and heavy equipment use, as well as hand and power tools.
• Basic safety awareness of equipment use.

None - See "Preferences"

• Must work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, with or without assistance.

• FLSA:
  Non-Exempt
• Seasonal positions require irregular work hours, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Housing will be provided for the seasonal workers at Seminoe State Park.
• One position will be located at Fort Fred Steele, and one at Seminoe State Park. Occasionally, all positions may work at one location depending on projects and/or needs.
• 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.

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

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