Seasonal Natural Resources Technician

Performs diverse tasks associated with the maintenance of the county's parks, trails, recreation, cultural, historical and wildlife management areas for the Dallas County Conservation Board.

Performs park maintenance and janitorial services to park grounds and facilities; operates and maintains park equipment; may be assigned supervisory responsibilities of other seasonal staff; and other duties as assigned. Work schedule will include weekend hours as assigned.

There are three open positions. One position is based out of the south unit at Kuehn Conservation Area near Earlham. Two positions are based out of the north unit at Forest Park Museum near Perry. Of those two positions, one will primarily work as a maintenance technician on the Raccoon River Valley Trail and High Trestle Trail. The other position will work as a general maintenance technician for all other areas within the north unit.

**This is approximately a 6 month seasonal position. ***

Job Duties:

• Assist visitors with information, and park regulations
• Open, close and inspect park areas as specified
• Prepare and post shelters for reservations
• Park maintenance and janitorial services to park grounds and facilities
• Operate and maintain maintenance equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Iowa Driver's License with appropriate certifications

Supplemental Information:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIORNMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell
• The employee is occasionally required to sit
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration
• The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but loud when using mechanical equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Dallas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.13 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person