Natural Resource Maintenance Technician
Posted
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01/19/2021
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County
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Ringgold
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Location
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Mount Ayr ,Iowa
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Deadline
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03/01/2021
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Description
Ringgold County Conservation
NATURAL RESOURCE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Join our award winning conservation program!!
DESCRIPTION: Permanent part time position (Average of 30-32 Hours/Week) under the direct supervision of the Executive Director. Primary responsibilities include the general maintenance, improvements and management of Ringgold County Conservation areas. The park technician is responsible for helping with the upkeep and maintenance of equipment, buildings, roads, grounds, wildlife habitat improvements and prairie management and routine maintenance of park areas, facilities and vehicles. The park technician must be able to operate a wide variety of equipment and have basic knowledge and skills in construction, plumbing, electrical and carpentry.
Special duties include helping oversee the operation of campgrounds, assisting with environmental education programming, enforcing Conservation Board rules and regulations and promoting good public relations. The employee must be able to work with other staff, seasonal employees and volunteers. The employee must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis. This position requires a non-standard work week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Work experience and education in conservation or park management fields is preferred, but not required. Ringgold County Conservation is an equal opportunity employer. There will be a 6-month probationary period for the successful applicant.
QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years of age to apply and have a valid Iowa driver's license. Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Residency requirement: live within or the ability to relocate to within Ringgold County. Applicant must be able to pass a standard county physical, background check and drug screening.
SALARY: $15.00---$18.00 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications). Benefits include standard county insurance, annual uniform stipend, workers comp insurance and prorated sick leave and vacation.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Send a copy of your cover letter, resume and references, along with a county employment application to:
Ringgold County Conservation
Executive Director, Kate Zimmerman
2205 210th St
Mount Ayr, Iowa 50854
Application DEADLINE: 4pm – March 1st, 2021
Employee Start Date: May 24th, 2021
To Apply
Send a copy of your cover letter, resume & references, along with a county employment application to:
Ringgold County Conservation
Executive Director, Kate Zimmerman
2205 210th St
Mount Ayr, Iowa 50854
Questions?? - Ringgoldccb@ringgoldcounty.us