Maintenance Technician

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.

Essential Duties

The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Repair and maintenance of all building and facilities including construction, framing, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, metal work and fabrication, welding, painting, concrete work, cleaning building and safety inspections.

Grounds maintenance including mowing, tree trimming and felling, trenching, fire ring maintenance, electrical and water hydrant repairs, hauling and spreading granular materials 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/filters/coolants/lubricants,  replacing lights, drive train maintenance, sharpening/changing blades and cleaning vehicles.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED with with five (5) years experience in a related field that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential job functions; OR

B.S., B. A. or A.A.S. degree in a natural resources field from an accredited college/university with one (1) year of experience; OR

Vocational Degree from an accredited trade school with three (3) years of practical work experience.

Must possess a valid Iowa Driver's License.

Must complete S130/S190 prescribed wildland fire certification within one (1) year of employment.