Cerro Gordo County, Iowa ยท 2 weeks ago
Seasonal Conservation Technician
Mason City, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$17/hr - $17/hrCerro Gordo County is looking for a Seasonal Conservation Technician to assist with the maintenance of park and wildlife areas. The role involves various tasks related to habitat and facilities management, including trail development, prescribed burning, and routine maintenance of park facilities.
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Responsibilities
Perform skilled and unskilled maintenance/management tasks in parks and wildlife areas
Assist with trail development & maintenance
Prescribed burning
Timber stand improvement
Routine facility maintenance of shelters, picnic tables & benches, signs, fire rings, etc
Assist with management of wetlands and fisheries
Management of prairie and cool season vegetation, woody vegetation, and wildlife food plots
Operation and routine maintenance of tractors with implements, self-propelled mowers, weed trimmers & other handheld power tools, and other specialized habitat management equipment
Other tasks as assigned by the Operations Supervisor or Director
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated interest and/or experience in conservation, land management, facilities maintenance, or outdoor recreation
The ability to effectively apply knowledge and common sense to solve problems and/or achieve work objectives
Ability to routinely stand, walk, sit, kneel, stoop, balance, climb and operate power hand tools
Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and be exposed to dust, fumes and loud noises
Ability to occasionally lift 75lbs
Ability to follow written and oral instructions
Possess a valid driver's license
Maintain an acceptable driving record
The ability to follow oral & written instructions
The ability to work without direct supervision on occasion
The ability to establish and maintain effective rapport with co-workers and the public
The ability to work at satellite areas within the county
The ability to maintain accurate safety, work, and equipment maintenance records
Ability to work outdoors in extreme hot, cold, rainy, snowy, and windy weather conditions and be exposed to dust, fumes, and loud noises
Ability to occasionally lift 75lbs 40 inches high and carry up to 15 yards
Ability to routinely stand, walk, sit, kneel, stoop, balance, climb an 8-foot step ladder, and operate power/hand tools for extended lengths of time
Must be at least 18 years old
Preferred
Preference given to applicants pursuing a degree in one of the following fields: natural resource management, wildlife biology, ecology, forestry, agriculture, or a related field of study
Relevant experience may be considered in place of education
Company
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
County of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.
201-500 employees
Funding
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