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Park Maintenance Specialist

LC Nature Park
Roanoke, IN

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Job Details

Part-time
$17 - $20 an hour

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment operation
CPR Certification
Outdoor work experience
Safety regulations
Agricultural tractor operation
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
First Aid Certification
Driving
Farm machinery

Full Job Description

Hours: This position follows a variable seasonal schedule, generally working 10–20 hours per week from November through March and up to 35 hours per week from April through October, based on operational needs.

Overview
The Park Maintenance Specialist is a hands-on member of LC Nature Park's Stewardship Team responsible for helping maintain the park's buildings, grounds, equipment, trails, and infrastructure. This position performs a wide variety of maintenance and operational tasks that keep the park safe, functional, and welcoming for visitors while supporting conservation and stewardship efforts.

No two days are exactly alike. One day may involve mowing trails or repairing a fence, while another may include servicing equipment, preparing facilities for an event, assisting with habitat restoration, or constructing a new park improvement. The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors, solving problems, learning new skills, and takes pride in caring for the park.

Reports To: Stewardship Director

Key Responsibilities:

Equipment Operation & Management

Perform routine inspections, cleaning, fueling, lubrication, and basic preventive maintenance on park vehicles and equipment.
Identify equipment issues and communicate repair or servicing needs to the Stewardship Director.
Operate heavy equipment such as bobcats, tractors, trailers, mowers, seed drills, and the Park’s Safari Cart

Buildings, Grounds and Infrastructure:

Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to park buildings, restrooms, trails, fences, gates, signs, and other infrastructure.
Help maintain visitor amenities to ensure the park is clean, safe, and welcoming.
Perform seasonal maintenance including mowing, trimming, snow removal, leaf cleanup, watering, and other grounds maintenance tasks.
Assist with maintaining maintenance logs, equipment service records, and supply inventories.
Assist with habitat restoration projects, invasive species management, native plantings, and other land stewardship activities as needed.
Support general stewardship projects and assist other team members as priorities change throughout the year.
Work collaboratively with the Stewardship Team and assist other departments when operational needs require.
Help prepare the park for public programs, volunteer workdays, field trips, and special events through setup, cleanup, parking preparation, and facility support.

Qualifications:

Required-

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in maintenance, landscaping, construction, agriculture, parks, groundskeeping, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new equipment and maintenance skills.
Ability to safely operate or learn to operate tractors, mowers, utility vehicles, and other maintenance equipment.
Basic understanding of safety regulations and compliance standards.
Ability to use common hand and power tools safely.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Strong work ethic, reliability, and ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team.
Good organizational and problem-solving skills.

Preferred:

Experience with basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, or mechanical repairs.
Experience operating heavy equipment.
Experience working around livestock or wildlife.
Knowledge of native ecosystems or natural resource stewardship.

Physical Aspects of the Job

This position will require bending, stooping, walking long distances across rugged terrain and prolonged standing. This position involves daily exposure to sun, heat, dust, and animals, including wild animals and those maintained at the park.

Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist guests in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury).
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Frequent outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
Walking on uneven terrain, lifting, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, and operating equipment.
Occasional exposure to dust, mud, insects, loud equipment, and large animals.
Flexible schedule required to support seasonal operations, weather events, emergencies, and occasional evening or weekend activities.

Certifications and Licenses

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record preferred.
First Aid/CPR certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
Preferred- proof or operators or trades training

How to Apply

Apply online at LCNaturePark.org/apply-now

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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