Natural Resources Technician 2 (Mary Jane Thurston) - 20055593

What We Need

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Natural Resources Technician 2 within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Mary Jane Thurston State Park in Henry County. The address is 1466 State Route 65, McClure, OH 43534. To learn more about Mary Jane Thurston State Park please visit Mary Jane Thurston State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

What You Will Do…

• Work outside in some of the most beautiful parks in Ohio
• Perform customer service functions with a willingness to go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction and safety
• Maintain campground facilities, grounds &/or equipment
• Maintain a variety of park equipment
• Work in different field operations including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, masonry, and operating hand and power tools
• Interact daily with a variety of customers who utilize the park & watercraft facilities
• Starting hourly pay of $19.95/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 4 years of service, with an end salary of $21.97/hr.
  
  

6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in semi-skilled maintenance functions (i.e., minor electrical repair, rough plumbing repairs, carpentry & masonry); 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in equipment safety practices; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in use of shop, hand & power tools; 6 mos. trg or 6 mos. exp. in operation of mowers & trucks; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in equipment maintenance; valid driver’s license

• Or 6 mos. exp. as Natural Resources Technician 1, 22621.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills: General Maintenance

Technical Skills: Natural Resources, Plumbing Trade, Carpentry Trade, Electrical Trade

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Adaptability

Organization

Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information

Lyndon Cornish - lyndon.cornish@dnr.ohio.gov or 1-614-265-6461

Unposting Date

Mar 4, 2025, 10:29:00 AM

Work Location

DNR Henry County

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Henry County-McClure

Compensation

$19.95/hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

7:30 - 4:00 (incl nights/wknds)

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

General Maintenance

Technical Skills

Carpentry Trade, Natural Resources, Plumbing Trade, Electrical Trade

Professional Skills

Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus

Agency Overview

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!

Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.