Conservation Seasonal Laborer - Parks

Under supervision of the lead staff, Manager, or their designee, assists full-time staff in the seasonal maintenance of county conservation board lands, facilities, and equipment. Performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance, custodial, and laborer duties within the Conservation Department; performs related work as assigned. 

This is a seasonal position, working 40 hours or less per week during our summer season.  This position will not exceed 6 months in duration.

 Illustrative Examples of Work:

• 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.  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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. 

Training and Experience:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Graduation from High School or equivalent, and
• Experience with operation of equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, and hand tools preferred, or•
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that will have provided the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Pesticide Applicator’s License per Iowa Code Section 206.6 is preferred. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A criminal background check is required.
• A drug screen is required.
• Candidate must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and physical capacity testing to ensure candidate meets the essential physical requirements of the position.
• A valid State of Iowa driver’s license is required.