What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Natural Resources Tech position at Dallas County?
JOB
Seasonal Natural Resources Technician - 3 Seasonal Positions Available Performs diverse tasks associated with maintaining the County's parks, trails, recreation, cultural, historical, and wildlife management areas for the Dallas County Conservation Board. Performs park maintenance and janitorial services to park grounds and facilities; operates and maintains park equipment; may be assigned supervisory responsibilities of other seasonal staff; and other duties as assigned. The work schedule will include weekend hours as assigned. There are three open positions. One position is based out of the south unit at Kuehn Conservation Area near Earlham. Two positions are based out of the north unit at Forest Park Museum near Perry. One position will primarily work as a maintenance technician on the Raccoon River Valley Trail and High Trestle Trail. The other will work as a general maintenance technician for all other areas within the north unit.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Assist visitors with information, and park regulations Open, close and inspect park areas as specified Prepare and post shelters for reservations Park maintenance and janitorial services to shelters and park grounds Operate and maintain maintenance equipment Other duties as assigned
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIORNMENTWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smellThe employee is occasionally required to sitThe employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focusWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibrationThe employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shockThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but loud when using mechanical equipment.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Dallas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Seasonal Natural Resources Technician - 3 Seasonal Positions Available Performs diverse tasks associated with maintaining the County's parks, trails, recreation, cultural, historical, and wildlife management areas for the Dallas County Conservation Board. Performs park maintenance and janitorial services to park grounds and facilities; operates and maintains park equipment; may be assigned supervisory responsibilities of other seasonal staff; and other duties as assigned. The work schedule will include weekend hours as assigned. There are three open positions. One position is based out of the south unit at Kuehn Conservation Area near Earlham. Two positions are based out of the north unit at Forest Park Museum near Perry. One position will primarily work as a maintenance technician on the Raccoon River Valley Trail and High Trestle Trail. The other will work as a general maintenance technician for all other areas within the north unit.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Assist visitors with information, and park regulations Open, close and inspect park areas as specified Prepare and post shelters for reservations Park maintenance and janitorial services to shelters and park grounds Operate and maintain maintenance equipment Other duties as assigned
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIORNMENTWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smellThe employee is occasionally required to sitThe employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focusWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibrationThe employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shockThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but loud when using mechanical equipment.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Dallas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
