Commonwealth of Kentucky

Park Worker I

Commonwealth of Kentucky  •  $18.77/hr  •  Kentucky (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
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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

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
Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Frankfort, Kentucky
Year Founded
1792
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