JOB POSTING IS EXPIRED
Conservation Parks Maintenance Technician

Job Overview

Performs unskilled to semi skilled tasks required in the maintenance of parks and park facilities and or natural resource management activities in the County. Work is performed under immediate supervision.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs maintenance work such as repair and upkeep of park shelters, restrooms, park, furniture, and playground equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance duties such as mowing grass, trimming and mowing of trails, wood chipping of trees, dump stations and other plantings.
• Paints signs, picnic tables and other wooden facilities.
• Operates and maintains all tool and equipment such as tractors, trucks, mowers, power hand tools, welder, chainsaw, general hand tools, and sprayers.
• Performs construction and development of public use areas such as hiking and skiing trails, parking areas, and playgrounds, including necessary landscaping and picnic area development and maintenance.
• Installs park boundary and interior fences.
• Responsible for the care and operational function of area electrical and water systems, planting of trees, plowing snow, road restoration and preservation, splitting firewood, spraying of road right of ways, and parking lots.
• Registers campers and lodge groups and provides assistance to campers and park users.
• Assists in the enforcement of park, county, and state rules and regulations.
• Prepares monthly reports and performs equipment checks.
• May be required to conduct public relations programs such as talks and media shows.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent required plus college level course work in the Natural Resource field.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience in the natural resource area; or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Requirements
• Class A CDL with air brake endorsement.
• Iowa Commercial Pesticide License.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Qualifications
In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities are essential.

• Knowledge in the operation of manual tools and equipment and ability to learn operation of technical equipment.
• Ability to perform manual labor and to work outside under all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others and to maintain good public relations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

In evaluating candidates for this position, Dubuque County may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Physical Requirements

• May involve long hours of outdoor work, including walking, standing, bending, and lifting heavy objects such as equipment and landscaping materials.
• Adherence to safety protocols and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling equipment or chemicals is essential to prevent injuries.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.

Work Environment

• Work may include exposure to heat, cold, rain, wind, and other weather elements, as well as working in an office environment.
• May include exposure to pollen, allergens, insects, and plant-related hazards.
• Flexibility in work hours may be required, especially during peak seasons or emergencies.

EOE / ADA Statement

Dubuque County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Dubuque County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.