Conservation Maintenance Technician
- Full-Time
- Posted: April 17, 2024
- Closes: May 6, 2024 at 4:30 pm
- Status: Non-Exempt
- Salary Range: $48,000 to $51,000
- Hours: Monday - Friday; 8 am - 5 pm; can be some night, weekend, and holiday work as needed
Job Summary
Primarily maintenance-oriented including, but not limited to park and campground maintenance and upkeep, equipment maintenance, construction or repair of new and existing facilities, trail maintenance, invasive species removal, wildlife management-controlled burns. Work will involve but is not limited to the operation of trucks, tractors, trailers, skid loader, UTV’s and various agricultural equipment and hand and power tools. Work will require excellent communication skills for interacting with coworkers and the public.
Job Duties
• Repair and maintenance of all building and facilities including construction, framing, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, metal work and fabrication,welding, painting, concrete work, cleaning buildings and safety inspections.
• Grounds maintenance including mowing, tree trimming and felling, trenching, fire ring maintenance, electrical box and water hydrant repairs, hauling and spreading granular material for roads/parking lots, plowing snow, removing litter, trail maintenance, playground maintenance/inspection logs, spraying weeds and ordering and picking up supplies.
• Operates various types of vehicles, equipment and tools to perform duties, performs maintenance to equipment, including but not limited to; changing oil and coolants, replacing filters, lubricates, lights, drive train maintenance, sharpening/changing blades and cleaning vehicles.
Job Qualifications
High school diploma or GED with five (5) years of experience in a related field that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job functions OR a B.S., B.A. or A.A.S. degree in a natural resource field from an accredited college/university with one (1) year of experience OR a degree from an accredited construction trades school with three (3) years of practice work experience.
Knowledge of conservation principles and practices, able to work independently,
ability to operate all kinds of trucks, tractors, loaders, and specialized machinery such as tree spades, tree planters, seed drills, seed planters, and stumpers. Experience in woodworking, carpentry, building construction, welding, plumbing drywall and electrical work is preferred.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and the general public, and ability to receive and follow instructions from supervisor.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Must possess a valid Iowa Driver’s License.
• Must acquire S130/S190 prescribed wildland fire certification within one (1) year of employment.
