Jobs at Pilot Mountain State Park

Temporary Employment

Temporary and seasonal jobs are available at most state parks and recreation areas, with varying durations of employment to include more opportunities during our peak season. A variety of opportunities are available, including park attendants, lifeguards, office assistants, naturalists, maintenance workers, and grounds keepers.

All seasonal positions at Pilot Mountain State Park are listed below. Not all of them are currently open for hiring. Please check the top of the park's web pages for a green alert that lists which job applications are currently being accepted by park staff. If there is no green alert, that means the park has no vacancies; visit our general Jobs page to find currently open positions at other state parks.

Seasonal Positions

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Job Information

The General Utility Worker position is a great introduction to working at a North Carolina state park. For a motivated person, this can be an excellent opportunity to learn many skills.

The position is 40 hours per week and requires working weekends and some holidays.

It lasts up to 11 months, with the possibility of rehire after a mandatory 35-day break.

The pay is $15 per hour.

Duties and Responsibilities

The person selected for this position will work with other general utility workers to ensure the park's facilities are clean and maintained. This team cleans the restrooms, picnic area, campground, parking lots, and other facilities daily.

In addition to daily cleaning, general utility workers perform ground maintenance duties including, but not limited to: mowing, weed eating, and trail maintenance. General utility workers may also assist with short-term and ongoing projects and perform repairs and light trades work.

Requirements and Qualifications

The right person for this position should have a can-do attitude, be willing to learn, and be able to interact with the public in a positive manner. Most of the work completed in this position is performed outdoors, in all weather conditions. Applicants must be able to work outside in hot weather for extended periods.

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years old.

Application Process

Applicants must fill out a NC State Government Paper Application for Employment (PD-107). Completed and signed applications can be turned in at the Pilot Mountain State Park visitor center or emailed to pilot.mountain@ncparks.gov:

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Job Information

The Park Technician works 40 hours per week and will be required to work weekends and some holidays.

The position lasts up to 11 months. The pay is $17 per hour.

The anticipated start date is February 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Park Technician will perform natural resource management and assist in general park operations to support the mission of the division:

  • Natural Resource Management: responsibility of ongoing natural resource management projects throughout the park, which will include:
    • Focusing on invasive species removal using herbicide and manual removal
    • Mapping the removal and detection of invasive species using GPS and GIS
    • Inventorying and monitoring natural resources and species tracked by the Natural Heritage Program
    • Performing trail work to assist staff with trail maintenance and repair
  • Daily Park Operations, which will include:
    • Interacting with visitors to answer questions and provide information about the park
    • Checking heavily used overlooks for trash
    • Conducting janitorial duties
    • Doing other duties as needed to keep the park clean and safe for visitors

Requirements and Qualifications

Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and be at least 18 years old. Most of the duties of this job are completed outdoors, and some tasks are strenuous.

Knowledge of local flora, fauna, and North Carolina Piedmont ecosystems is preferred.

Application Process

Applicants must fill out a NC State Government Paper Application for Employment (PD-107). Completed and signed applications can be turned in at the Pilot Mountain State Park visitor center or emailed to nick.bowman@ncparks.gov:

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N.C. State Government Paper Application for Employment

All applicants for a seasonal position at North Carolina State Parks need to fill out a N.C. State Government Paper Application for Employment (PD-107). Click here to visit the website for N.C. Office of Human Resources to download a copy of the application. Completed applications can be emailed, dropped off or mailed to the park.

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Permanent Employment

All permanent job listings are posted through the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources Online Job Application System.

Please note that most permanent employment opportunities have a very short posting period of only a few days. As such, permanent employment opportunities are not posted in this page.

The Online Job Application System allows you to create a "Get Job Alerts" link that will notify you via email when a position matching your interests and skills becomes available.

To use the Online Job Application System, you will need to create an account in order to submit an application for employment. Sign in or create a new account through the "Sign In" button at the top right of the page. There is a link at the bottom of the pop-up box to create a new account.