Work Camper

Lathrop State Park is located near the exceptionally scenic Sangre de Cristo Mountains in southern Colorado and has a great view of the Spanish Peaks. Located near Walsenburg and La Veta, Lathrop State Park offers a wide range of outdoor natural recreation opportunities including, fishing, boating, golfing, trails, archery range, photography and much more. Lathrop State Park has 103 campsites, 3 group camping areas, a 140 and 180 surface acre lakes, multiple trails, swim beach, and numerous picnicking areas.

Lathrop has good access to Sand Dunes National Park and scenic drives on Highway 12 up to U.S. Forest Service public land. We are only a few minutes from Walsenburg and about 1 hour from Trinidad and Pueblo. There is a hospital located directly across from the park.

Site elevation: 6400 ft

DUTIES:

Responsible for all general park maintenance and cleaning of public facilities including restrooms, showers, vault toilets, campsites, picnic areas, trails, etc. Performs routine maintenance.  Assures quality customer service and facility maintenance, repair and cleanliness.  Provides information and assistance to visitors.  May assist with carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical work and transporting materials and supplies.  Performs other duties as assigned.

This position performs at least 20 hours of volunteer work per week in exchange for a full-hook-up RV space.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• If position requires operation of a motorized vehicle, must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a current motor vehicle report.

• Willing to work outside during inclement weather.

• Must be able to lift 50-60 pounds repeatedly during the course of a single workday.

• Knowledge of power and hand tools (preferred).

• Knowledge of small engines and other equipment maintenance and repair (preferred).

• Must be able to work various shifts, weekends and holidays.

• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work with little supervision.

UNIFORMS:

The park may provide some uniform items.  Employee will be required to purchase limited uniform items at their own expense.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position will perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms, legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of material.