NEOGOV · 1 month ago
CONSERVATION LABORER - PARKS - SEASONAL
IA 50109, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17/hr - $18/hrNEOGOV is seeking a Conservation Laborer for the Polk County Conservation Board to gain valuable parks management and conservation experience. The role involves assisting full-time staff with maintenance and labor duties to maintain the county park system, including tasks such as landscaping, cleaning facilities, and operating equipment.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Assists full-time staff with a variety of manual labor tasks required to maintain a county park system
Participates in the care of county-owned lawns, trees, shrubs, and plants. Mows and trims grass, clears brush, removes invasive species, and cuts firewood
Performs on a routine basis the cleaning of restroom/shower facilities, shelters, offices, shop areas, rental facilities, and campsite areas; picks up litter and hauls waste
Cleans and maintains recreation areas and playground sites; checks for safety concerns
Assists with repair, light construction, painting, and other maintenance projects
Maintains and operates equipment such as hand tools, power tools, service vehicles, gators, tractors, mowers, custodial cleaning equipment, and pressure washers
Assists in the maintenance of county trails
Replenishes custodial cleaning supplies, restroom supplies, and other stocked items in various supply areas
Completes daily work logs and other forms as necessary
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be 18 years of age or older
Graduation from High School or equivalent
Knowledge and use of hand and power tools in performing manual labor tasks
Knowledge and use of custodial and cleaning equipment machines
General knowledge of the techniques and methods used in tree maintenance and care
Skill in the use and maintenance of lawn equipment including mowers/trimmers
Ability to perform manual labor tasks in all types of weather conditions
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to safely operate equipment including mowers, weed eaters, and hand tools
Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other County employees and the general public using courtesy, patience, and tact
Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods
Ability to walk on uneven surfaces
Ability to back equipment with a trailer attached
A criminal background check is required
A valid State of Iowa driver's license is required
Candidate must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and physical capacity testing to ensure the candidate meets the essential physical requirements of the position
A drug screen is required
CPR/AED and First Aid certification is required within six months
Preferred
Experience with operation of equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, and hand tools preferred
Pesticide Applicator's License per Iowa Code Section 206.6 is preferred
Benefits
Clothing and footwear allowance provided.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
Recent News
Canada NewsWire
2025-11-14
2025-11-14
Government Technology US
2025-10-31
Company data provided by crunchbase