Keystone Ancient Forest Park Maintenance Specialist

Job Summary:

Responsible for the appearance and cleanliness of the Keystone Ancient Forest and facilities thereof to include customer service, maintenance, and assistance of volunteers and guests.

Major Responsibilities:

• Opens and closes facilities during operating hours.
• Greets visitors and provides information as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of visitor center and grounds.
• Assists in trail maintenance schedule and practices trail safety techniques.
• Implements conservation techniques and strategies.
• Assists KAF Visitor Center Coordinator with various clerical duties including coordinating volunteer activities and maintaining databases
• Trains, directs, and participates in the work of volunteers, teachers, school groups, interest groups, and the public.
• Performs custodial tasks before and after daily visitations, park programs, and community events.
• Under direction of Project Manager, the KAF Park Maintenance Specialist performs grounds maintenance such as mowing, digging, filling, clearing brush and debris, seeding, fertilizing, etc., assuring the public’s safety and maintaining overall condition of park grounds and natural areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including assisting other departments as required.

Minimum Qualifications & Required Knowledge:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Oklahoma Driver License
• Six months of customer service experience
• Trail development/maintenance experience preferred
• Ability to obtain Service Technician Certification
• Knowledge of relevant city, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies
• Knowledge of Parks and Recreations guidelines
• Knowledge of Parks and Recreations equipment and facilities
• Curfew enforcement
• Knowledge of various forestry and landscaping tools
• Ability to identify trail hazards
• Problem solving skills
• Assist in prescribed burns
• Removal of invasive species of plants/animals
• Minor equipment maintenance
• Special event planning, promotion, set-up, and tear down
• Skill in the operation of computers and other types of modern office equipment
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Ability to perform routine maintenance

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