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Park Caretaker - Big Lake Campground (Sisters)
Linn County Parks and Recreation
compensation:
$16.00 per hour; campsite provided, for you, at no cost.
employment type:
full-time
experience level:
entry level
job title:
Park Caretaker - Big Lake Campground
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CLASSIFICATION NUMBER: N/A
CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY: Seasonal Temporary, Non-Benefited Position working 40 hours per week.
DEPARTMENT: Linn County Parks and Recreation – Big Lake Campground is in the Willamette National Forest, off the Santiam Pass near the Hoodoo Ski Area.
START DATE: ASAP
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Greeting guests; answer questions; share local recreation opportunities with guests; display a kind and helpful attitude; enjoy working in an environment with extensive public contact.
• Clean and stock restrooms; clean fire pits; garbage removal; collecting fees.
• Maintain parks grounds; assure cleanliness of campsites between guests; clean and maintain day use areas.
• Routine maintenance and minor repairs of park facilities.
• Sell firewood and/or ice; assist guests with FC/FS registration and site selection, if needed.
• Immediately report any maintenance concerns, unsafe conditions or needed repairs to your supervisor.
• May include other specific duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to learn park rules, area information, and educate park visitors.
• Ability to follow directions; manage multiple tasks to park standards; complete tasks in a timely manner; work independently.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions; must be available to work evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. This position will require you to work 40 hours per week.
• Position requires frequent standing, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, twisting, and repetitive forward and overhead reaching; ability to lift/carry 40lbs. and push objects weighing up to 75lbs; ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time; ability to move safely over rough and uneven terrain.
• Ability to safely operate a variety of maintenance and landscaping tools.
• Perform janitorial services, including the use of chemicals.
• Ability to tow own RV in and out of campgrounds in emergency situations.
• Must be a graduate from a senior high school or have GED; possess valid Oregon Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record; pass a criminal background check.
• Must abide by Linn County Parks/USFS Campground rules.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire.
• Must live on site; maintain a tidy, free of clutter, campsite; must have a self-contained recreational vehicle; approved RV must be fully operational, clean in appearance, well maintained and in good working condition.
• Personal property shall be covered by your own insurance; Linn County will not, and cannot, replace any lost, stolen or damaged property. RV must be insured and licensed with current tags.
SALARY, BENEFITS, HOW TO APPLY
• SALARY RANGE: $16.00 per hour; campsite provided for you at no cost.
• CLOSING DATE: open until filled.
• DURATION: Up to six months dependent on the needs of the department.
• HOW TO APPLY:
o Submit a completed Linn County Employment Application to: Linn County Parks and Recreation, 3010 Ferry St. SW, Albany, OR 97322
o via email at parksjobs@co.linn.or.us.
o OR on our webpage at https://www.linncountyor.gov/parksrec/page/jobs-volunteer. (Printable/fillable application available on website.)
LINN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
- Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.