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Park Worker I

Commonwealth of Kentucky
Springs, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/24/2026
Advertisement Closes

7/4/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

2603060

Park Worker I

Pay Grade 08

Salary

$12.51 - $18.77 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

20781 Pennyrile Lodge Rd

Dawson Springs, KY 42408 USA

Description

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park is a nature-lovers paradise featuring our white sand beach. The resort is in Dawson Springs, Kentucky’s first certified Trail Town. Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park is looking for a Park Worker I in our housekeeping department. We offer a combination of lodge rooms and cottages. The park also features an 18-hole golf course and campground. Clifty Creek Restaurant has a beautiful view overlooking Pennyrile Lake.

The Park Worker I is a highly valued team member, providing expertise in the housekeeping and laundry department. As a member of the housekeeping department, you are a vital part of the success of the park.

Position Duties

  • Ensuring thoroughly cleaned lobby, meeting room, and overnight accommodations.
  • Wash, fold, and store linens.
  • Deliver the most pleasant experience for our guests.

Preferred Skills And Abilities

  • Ability to work in team setting and on your own.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Trustworthiness, dependability, and integrity.
  • Willingness to work a variety of shifts and hours based on guest needs.

Working for Kentucky State Parks provides a great opportunity to advance your career and skillset, with on- the-job training, new course certifications, and a great benefit package that includes:

  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • Travel benefits to other State Parks

If you take pride in your work and are interested in a rewarding career, we would be honored to review your application for the Park Worker I Position for Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park.

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 Melisa Voges at Melisa.Voges@ky.gov or 270-797-3421.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Salary : $13 - $19

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