Park Rangers - Mt. Agamenticus, York ME
Start Date: January 22, 2024 | End Date: July 20, 2024
County: York County
Job Type: Parks & Recreation
The Town of York is seeking responsible Park Rangers to perform a variety of park operational activities. Responsibilities include regulating access fee compliance, general custodial and park maintenance operations, visitor orientation and guidance for the Mount Agamenticus Conservation Program, along with various trail and habitat work. Park Rangers are the first point of contact, conducting routine checks, interacting with visitors, and promoting safe, responsible access to the area.
Specific tasks include:
Access fee enforcement: Conducts regular patrols of parking areas, summit park and trails to ensure public safety and resource protection; and reporting any irregular activity or misuse. Utilize issued hand-held device to track access and fees received, issuing citations or warnings with any violation of regulations.
Custodial and park maintenance operations: cleaning and stocking park restrooms, trash and litter pick-up, landscaping work to include raking, spreading gravel, weeding, mulching, trimming, etc.; scraping and painting surfaces as directed; assisting in the repairing and maintenance of facilities, structures, and equipment; operating such equipment as required; assisting with prompt opening and closing of park, gates, and restrooms.
Visitor orientation and guidance: providing excellent visitor service by interacting with members of the public in a courteous, tactful, and fair manner; answering questions related to park rules and regulations, resource protections, and recreational use of the area; staffing the summit Learning Lodge; conducting visitor-use surveys; replacing notices and stocking trail box brochures.
Trail Remediation and Habitat Restoration: rerouting or closing unsustainable trails; building/repairing water bars, bridges, boardwalks, and drainage ditches; monitoring trail conditions; keeping trails clear of fallen trees and branches. Brush cutting and chipping to maintain early successional/shrubland habitat; caring for native vegetation; removing invasive plants; etc.
Annual Schedule and Compensation: Part-time or full-time positions available; will include mornings, evenings, holidays, and weekends. Dates are April 1st through mid-November. These positions are not eligible for benefits. Wage range is $16-$17/hour (contingent on job skills and funding.)
To Apply: Please return the signed Town of York, Maine Application for Employment, and cover letter with any supplemental material such as a resume in person, by mail or email to: York Town Hall
Attn: Department of Human Resources
186 York Street
York, Maine 03909-1314
klagasse@yorkmaine.org
For Inquires Contact: Ben Jankowski, Conservation Stewardship Coordinator at 207.361.1102 or bjankowski@yorkmaine.org
Deadline for Applications: Accepting now! Positions are open until filled
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, age, genetic predisposition, and any other characteristics protected by law.
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