Park Worker I

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10/23/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

2605423

Park Worker I

Pay Grade08

Salary

$12.76 - $19.14 Hourly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks

Location

1149 State Park Road

Lucas, KY 42156 USA

Description

Barren River State Resort Park is located near Kentucky’s famous cave area, which includes Mammoth Cave National Park, the longest cave system in the world. Surrounded by rolling, tree-covered hills, the lodge overlooks the beautiful 10,000-acre lake. The lodge has 51 rooms, offers full amenities, and is open year- round. In addition, the Park features 22 cottages as well as 99 campground sites.

Barren River Lake State Resort Park is currently seeking a Park Worker I in the Housekeeping Unit. This is an amazing opportunity for someone to join and work with the Parks Housekeeping Unit. If you are a team player and enjoy cleaning, delivering great customer service and working in a fun environment then our housekeeping team is waiting for you. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right person.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Cleaning of guest rooms and cottages.

• Cleaning of common areas.

• Cleaning of the lodge, restaurant and common area bathroom facilities.

• Setting up and tearing down meeting rooms in the convention center.

• Delivering the very best customer service to all park guests.

• Carrying out preventive maintenance program as directed.

• Assisting the Housekeeping department in various other housekeeping duties for the park.

The Park Worker I in the Housekeeping Unit will report directly to the Housekeeper Supervisor.

This is an excellent opportunity to be a part of and to help the housekeeping department and assist in making Barren River a better State Park. This is a full-time position with the state of Kentucky, with excellent benefits and retirement.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right individual who will be a part of a challenging environment and critical team member to help this State Park not only maintain but improve its offerings to our guests.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:NONE

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE

Working Conditions

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Carlet Hagan atcarlet.hagan.ky.gov (carlet.hagan.ky.gov ?Subject=2605423 - Park Worker I) .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D