Seasonal Maintenance

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Posted 04/29/2026
County Clayton
Location Elkader, Iowa
Salary $14/hr
Deadline 05/08/2026

Description

Clayton County Conservation,
Elkader, Iowa is accepting applications
For SEASONAL MAINTENANCE

Job Description:
Seasonal, full-time position under the supervision of the Clayton County Conservation Board Operations Supervisor & Maintenance Staff. Assist with maintenance and development of county parks. Job duties include mowing, trail maintenance, trash removal, pit toilet upkeep, care of live animals and other duties as required. 40 hours per week. Will include weekend work.  Physically demanding position. Applicants will work a full day in extreme temperatures.

Qualifications:
Applicants should have interest in biology, ecology, natural sciences or conservation management. Experience operating mowers, chainsaws, trimmers, and other equipment would be beneficial. Must be at least 18 years old. Pre-employment physical and drug testing required. 

Salary and Work Dates:
$14.00 per hour, 40 hours per week. Positions begin in April/May and season will run 14 weeks.

Application Procedure:
Applicants should send a current resume, cover letter, and County Employment Application to:
Ean Popenhagen, Interim Director
Clayton County Conservation Board
29862 Osborne Road
Elkader IA 52043-8247

epopenhagen@claytoncountyia.gov

Applications must be received by May 8, 2026. Selections will be made as soon as possible after this date.

For more information, phone 563.245.1516 weekdays between 8:00am and 4:00pm.

Qualifications

Applicants should have interest in biology, ecology, natural sciences or conservation management. Experience operating mowers, chainsaws, trimmers, and other equipment would be beneficial. Must be at least 18 years old.

To Apply

Applicants should send a current resume, cover letter, and County Employment Application to: Ean Popenhagen, Interim Director Clayton County Conservation Board 29862 Osborne Road Elkader IA 52043-8247 epopenhagen@claytoncountyia.gov

More Information

https://www.claytoncountyconservation.org/employment-attractingsuccess