District Park Maintenance Foreman

Job Description

Job ID: 33482
Agency: Department of Game Fish & Parks
Location: Ft. Pierre, SDSalary: $20.89-$23.49 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: G
Closing Date: 11/04/2025

Working for the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks is not just a job, it's a life passion. It's about working together as a team with colleagues, customers, landowners, and partner organizations to ensure that our state's outdoor heritage lives on for the next generation. Providing exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities for people to enjoy is one of the best jobs in state government. Our atmosphere empowers professional success and team building while fostering relationships to build a culture focused on our four strategic plan goals.

• Provide outdoor recreational opportunities
• Serve as stewards of our state's natural resources
• Inspire confidence
• Foster professional excellence

All we need is for you to join our team! Sound like a good fit so far?

We are hiring a District Park Maintenance Foreman at the Oahe Downstream Recreation Area, the lead worker for maintenance activities in a large park district that consists of the main park at Oahe Downstream RA and 10 secondary park locations north on the Oahe Reservoir. Areas possess a number of facilities including 294 campsites, camping cabins, lodge, comfort stations, boat ramps, fish cleaning stations, an Off-Highway Vehicle Area (OHV), an archery range, and a rifle range. This position should be able to organize and schedule staff to perform daily & weekly work at all these areas and facilities and maintain clear records of work completed. During the peak summer season, rotating weekend duties will also be a requirement to assist in maintaining park facilities and ensure a quality outdoor experience for our guests.

Candidate should be able to work at a number of outdoor park locations throughout the year and be physically able to meet the challenges of the job on and off the water. Candidate should possess the ability to be flexible and change in work direction with the district changing priorities. Candidate should be able to schedule and organize work assignments for a Park Maintenance Technician and up to 12 seasonal employees and up to 15 park volunteers.

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Game, Fish, and Parks. For more information on the Department of Game, Fish, and Parks, please visit https://gfp.sd.gov/ .

Licenses and Certifications:
CDL would be highly beneficial. SD Dept of DANR Pesticide & Noxious Weed Applicator. Candidate should possess or be able to obtain within 6 months of employment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A good working knowledge of equipment, facility and grounds maintenance and the ability to effectively & efficiently direct the daily work assignments of the district's maintenance staff.

Bring a positive attitude and the ability to keep seasonal staff engaged in their work, along with a work ethic that leads by example.

Knowledge of:

• equipment operation, repair & maintenance;
• general plumbing;
• basic electrical trouble-shooting;
• janitorial cleaning;
• basic carpentry, welding, concrete work;
• landscaping, tree planting & grass seeding;
• operation of region's aerial lift for tree pruning;
• chainsaw, turf and rough mowers, string trimmers operation, repair and maintenance;
• tree, shrub and grass identification;
• general facility & grounds maintenance and other forms of district and regional equipment operation and maintenance.

Skill to:

• perform routine plumbing repairs and trouble-shooting;
• perform minor electrical repairs;
• oversee and perform the janitorial cleaning of park facilities;
• perform basic carpentry & welding repairs and new construction;
• load & unload equipment that is transported throughout the district;
• skilled equipment operator of loaders, commercial mowers, small tractors, skid steer and attachments to large trucks & trailers;
• operate dump trucks;
• order supplies & materials.

Ability to:

• operate a variety of equipment in varying environments;
• meet the physical requirements of the of outdoor work environments;
• train others on the safe and proper operation of equipment and facility cleaning;
• assign tasks to others and maintain clear written records of work completed;
• prioritize work tasks and staff assignments;
• communicate effectively with park users & staff;
• diagnose and repair vehicles & equipment.

Additional Requirements: Training for Dept of Corrections Inmate Supervision

What South Dakota has to Offer:
South Dakota is centrally located in the U.S. and boasts the beautiful Missouri River and the Black Hills. Our state has a rich frontier history and is a premier outdoor destination, offering some of the best outdoor recreation opportunities in the nation. Fishing, hunting, and photography are all popular activities that offer year-round opportunities for residents. Multiple state parks are ideal getaways for camping, hiking, and biking. Many towns offer the amenities of a larger city but with a small-town feel.

If you enjoy an exciting and challenging career and want to make a difference in public service, we'd like to hear from you!

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=2NP
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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