ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS

Managing and conserving Arizona’s natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people both in our parks and through our partners.
To learn more about Arizona State Parks and Trails, visit our web site at azstateparks.com.
Arizona State Parks and Trails protects and preserves 30 State Parks and Natural Areas. The agency also includes the State Trails Program, outdoor-related Grants Program, the State Historic Preservation Office, as well as the Off-Highway Vehicle Program, and more. Arizona State Parks and Trails provides over 1,400 camping and RV sites throughout the parks and manages 8 of the top 25 most visited natural attractions in Arizona.

PARK RANGER SENIOR

MAINTENANCE LEAD 

SLIDE ROCK STATE PARK

**Must be able to work Evenings, Weekends and Holidays**

Job Location:

Address: 6871 N. Highway 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336

Posting Details:

Salary: $20.00 - $22.00 / per hour

(Depending on experience)

Grade: 17

Closing Date: May 21, 2025

Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision, performs a variety of work activities while providing customer service in the operation of a recreational, historic or natural resource park; interprets natural features of the area, or historic objects/artifacts for visitors; and ensures public safety by enforcing Park rules and regulations.

- This position will serve as a team leader for grounds-keeping activities, orchard care, vehicle and equipment maintenance, and heavy equipment operator.

Job Duties:

Outdoor Recreation & Programmatic
- Hosts visitors.
- helps train staff and volunteers.
- Conducts interpretive programs and lead guided walks or hikes.
- Provides information in response to visitor questions, direction, guidance, and concerns.
- Update social media Facebook page and create interpretive videos to promote the park, nature, and conservation.

Customer Service:
- Provides customer service by phone and in-person and respond to publics inquiries about park hours, accommodations, and reservations.

Cash Handling:
- Perform cashier duties at Contact Station/Gift shop and account for fees for the park admission and store purchases.

Public & Staff Safety:
- Promote the safety of park visitors, enforces Park rules, and protect Park resources.
- Utilizes two-way radio communications system.
- Confers with local officials and law enforcement officers, completes all necessary reports concerning incidents.
- Assists park management with maintaining/inspecting park infrastructure and training implementation/development.

Reporting:
- Completes reports regarding activities, transactions and progress relating to maintenance activities.
- Lead and assist in training of subordinate staff.Maintenance.

Maintenance: Serve as the primary leader in performing basic maintenance and inspection of park infrastructure, buildings and equipment for the park. Troubleshoot, repair and install restroom fixtures/toilets, build fences, perform trail maintenance, general plumbing, preventative maintenance, landscaping, minor electrical repairs/troubleshooting, oil changes/fluid maintenance of vehicles/equipment, and wastewater/water system maintenance.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
- Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
- Park rules/ regulations, fees and revenue functions.
- Techniques for display and interpretation of objects/ artifacts and general resources to visitors.
- Working knowledge of maintenance strategies
- General office procedures.

Skills in:
- Public relations and information dissemination.
- Service orientation
- Critical thinking, active listening.
- Driving and operating automotive equipment.
- Basic curatorial techniques.
- Natural resource management, basic maintenance troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance skill sets in areas such as landscape, orchard care, vehicle and equipment maintenance plumbing, electrical and general construction/building maintenance.
- Multi-tasking; and de-escalation techniques.

Ability to:
- Research of natural or historical information.
- Performing math calculation