Natural Resource Technician 1

What you will do…

• Work outside in some of the most beautiful parks in Ohio
• Performing general labor & preventative maintenance of park's facilities, grounds & equipment
• Assist with operations and customer service
• Enjoy the extensive benefits offered by the State of Ohio

What’s in it for you…

The State of Ohio offers an excellent benefits package which includes extensive medical, dental and vision insurance. At least a 14% employer contribution into your OPERS pension plan, Employee Tuition reimbursement program and much more. To view all the benefits offered, please visit Total Rewards .

We are ready for you!

We’re glad you’re interested in pursuing a rewarding career with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources! Exploring and protecting the natural beauty of Ohio will prove to be the most enjoyable career opportunity you will ever find!

Official Position Description:
Performs a variety of unskilled general labor & preventative maintenance &/or repair functions of indoor/outdoor facilities, grounds &/or equipment &/or assists higher level staff with semi-skilled general labor & maintenance functions (e.g., cleans &/or maintains indoor/outdoor public facilities & grounds; performs routine landscape &/or maintenance of facilities, grounds, &/or equipment; applies chemicals under license of commercial applicator or limited commercial applicator; operates machine tools & equipment in the unskilled & semi-skilled equipment list; performs minor carpentry, electrical, plumbing repairs & maintenance; paints signs & buildings; performs minor unskilled mechanical maintenance & repairs on equipment & vehicles; monitors &/or observes facilities, grounds & equipment for safety &/or maintenance needs & takes appropriate action; performs unskilled conservation work (e.g., removes invasive plants; cares for animals; plants trees, shrubs, crops; digs trenches, assemble bird boxes); &/or assists higher level staff with semi-skilled functions; biological sampling & data collection; water treatment processing (pool, beach, or other bodies of water) &/or waste water treatment system(s) per procedures & guidelines &/or performs variety of support services associated with revenue generating operations (e.g., assists with campground check in/out, collects fees, performs point of sale transactions, stocks shelves in camp store) & transports staff, equipment & supplies throughout assigned work areas.

Performs general customer service & clerical support duties (e.g., answers phone, contacts vendors, delivers mail); completes appropriate documentation; processes reports; provides support for facilities & grounds (e.g., assists with special events; provides facility information & routine assistance to visitors; replenishes needed supplies & assists custodial workers when needed)

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be exposed to dirt, dust, fumes & noise; may be exposed to chemicals; may work in, on or near water; may work evenings, weekends &/or holidays; works outside & may be exposed to inclement weather; may be exposed to dangerous machinery, unpleasant odors, human & animal waste, outdoor elements (e.g., animals, insects, poison ivy).

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:
Positions responsible for application of regulated chemicals must receive instruction from commercial applicator or limited commercial applicator in proper use of equipment & all pesticides with which employee is to work per Ohio Revised Code 921.01 (VV).

Qualifications:
Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division & in reading & speaking common English vocabulary AND valid driver’s license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Knowledge of: safety practices (equipment operation*, Safety Data Sheets [SDS], Occupational Safety & Health Administration regulations [OSHA], Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] regulations); agency policies & procedures (ODNR & Division of Parks safety policies & procedures)*;

Skilled in: equipment operation (phone, computer, hand & power tools, pressure washer, painting equipment riding mower, push mower, trimmer, chain saw, hand & power tools, tractor (2 & 4 wheel drive), dump truck, snow plow, fork lift, cleaning equipment, personal protective equipment [PPE])*

Ability to: carry out instructions in written, oral or picture form; add, subtract, multiply & divide whole numbers; recognize safety warnings; work alone on most tasks; demonstrate strength to lift up to 100 lbs.; maneuver up to 150 lbs. (e.g., bag of concrete, buoy blocks, fire ring, grills, trash containers, picnic tables); answer routine or face to face inquiries from the public.

*Developed after employment

Must possess a valid driver's license

COMPETENCIES: inspecting equipment, structures, or material; handling and moving objects; repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.74 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Equipment Operation: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person