Conservation Aide

Summary Description

Eight positions are available for the summer of 2019. The positions will offer opportunities in natural resource work, equipment use, and park facility and grounds maintenance.  The positions start May 20, 2019 and end approximately August 31, 2019. Accommodations may be made for school schedules.  Positions are based at McFarland Park, Ames, or Hickory Grove Park, Colo.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Duties will include mowing, string trimming, chainsaw work, litter control, general carpentry, prairie maintenance, and planting/pruning trees and shrubs. 

Conservation aides will also report/repair safety hazards; offer assistance and information to the public; assist park rangers with area monitoring; maintain working relationships with other employees and the public; attend mandatory safety training and staff meetings; and perform related tasks as assigned. Work will involve the operation of tractors, mowers/trimmers, chainsaws, and power tools.

Hours will average 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and may include some weekends and holidays. 

Areas of Focus:

Parks: Six aides will focus on park operations including mowing, trail maintenance, project development, and natural resource management. 

Natural Resources: Two aides will focus on natural resource management and restoration, including invasive species control and native vegetation management.  Aides must have the ability to obtain a category 6 pesticide applicators certification within the first two weeks of employment.