Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you''ll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you''ll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. About the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites:The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS) is a museum system with 12 locations across the state, including the Indiana State Museum in downtown Indianapolis and 11 historic sites across the state. The ISMHS is a forward-thinking, unparalleled resource for learning about and appreciating Indiana and its role in the world. We discover, collect, preserve, interpret, and present artifacts and exhibits that showcase the stories of Indiana''s natural and cultural history, art, and science. Role Overview: This position interacts frequently with park goers, often serving as the first point of contact with visitors on the property. This position requires a flexible work schedule with availability to work in all weather conditions. The ideal candidate selected will have a passion for maintaining beautiful public spaces. This is a intermittent position. Salary:The salary for this position traditionally starts at $34,216.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Summary: This position interacts frequently with park goers, often serving as the first point of contact with visitors on the property. This position requires a flexible work schedule with availability to work in all weather conditions. The ideal candidate selected will have a passion for maintaining beautiful public spaces. This is a intermittent position. Essential Functions: Be an enthusiastic and knowledgeable ambassador for White River State ParkMaintaining a high-level visitor experience requires a candidate to be detail oriented to keep the park looking sharp and professionalCandidate must have knowledge of the park and attractions as they frequently are the first point of contact for park visitorsMaintain the cleanliness and curb appeal of the park’s 6,000-seat concert amphitheater and groundsCandidate must possess basic knowledge of park maintenance equipment including but not limited to forklifts, golf carts, and power tools. Ability to drive a skid steer a plus but not required Assist the events team in set-up and teardown of third-party rental and community events ensuring proper care of park spacesRemoving refuse, multiple times per day, based on visitor attendance, in over 150 receptacles across 250 acres of the park propertyMust be knowledgeable of Standard Precautions and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Maintain flowers, shrubs and tree beds by mulching, weeding and pruningAssist in irrigation repairs including use of a shovels and spades for hole diggingAbility to assess the replacement of lights or need for repair of lighting receptaclesMaintain sidewalks, stairs, and roadways in the park including the ability to level and repair broken tiles Maintain the cleanliness of park’s underground parking garage and surface parking lot including but not limited to use of a power washerProvide snow removal of all assigned areas with the use of shovel, snowplow attached to park vehicle, or snowplow used on other park implementsLeaf and storm clean-up with the use of leaf blower and possible chain saw for fallen branches. Daily janitorial duties sweeping, mopping, and trash removal from Visitors CenterPerforms other duties as assignedJob Requirements: Integrity, reliability, and trustworthinessGrounds maintenance experienceValid driver’s licenseAbility to use simple hand toolsAbility to operate all grounds maintenance equipment and assist in repair needsSelf-motivation with the ability to work independently Ability to work outdoors with physical exertion regardless of certain weather conditionsAbility to analyze and solve complex challengesWillingness to work before and after regular scheduled shifts when neededAbility to work evenings, weekends, and some holidaysElectrical experience helpfulIrrigation repair experience helpfulCompensation: This position starts at an $18.40/hr.Management Functions: This position has no direct reports.Difficulty of Work: This position is a physical labor job that works in all weather conditions. It requires strenuous physical exertion including heavy lifting, extended standing, walking, bending, reaching, digging trenches, climbing ladders, cleaning debris, mulching, using hand tools such as saws and drills, and the ability to maintain a safe working environment.Responsibility: This position receives detailed instruction before and during each project. Effective listening skills to follow supervisor instructions and teamwork abilities are necessary to success. Caution must be exercised when operating maintenance equipment.Personal Work Relationships: This position works harmoniously with supervisors, maintenance coworkers, park administrative staff, and event representatives.About White River State Park: White River State Park is a 250-acre urban state park in Indianapolis. The park is comprised of cultural experiences and outdoor event spaces in the heart of downtown. White River State Park is home to Everwise Amphitheater, IMAX Theater, Indiana State Museum, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, NCAA Headquarters & NCAA Hall of Champions, Indianapolis Zoo, and the Indianapolis Indians at Victory Field. The only urban state park in the country, White River State Park hosts world-class concerts, arts and cultural exhibits, sporting events, and several meetings and special events throughout the year. Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period. Equal Employment Opportunity:The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].