What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sioux County Conservation, Seasonal Park Technician position at Sioux County, IA?
Sioux County Conservation Board is looking to hire seasonal help at Oak Grove, Big Sioux Recreation Area, and Sandy Hollow Recreation Area. Whether you are a college student looking for a summer job, high school student exploring career options or a retired adult looking for something to keep you busy during the summer months we have positions available. Seasonal positions general start mid to late May and go through August.
Description: Summer seasonal position; Seasonal Park Technicians will assist the full-time Ranger/Maintenance Technicians in day-to-day operations of the parks and facilities. Duties include but are not limited to mowing, cleaning restrooms and facilities, cutting firewood, staining, running farm equipment, registering park users, maintaining records and much more.
Work Hours: Generally a standard Monday-Friday daytime work week.
Qualifications:
- Must have an interest in the outdoors and working with people of all ages
- Able to engage in physical work
- Previous experience with maintenance, landscaping, and farm equipment
- Able to effectively communicate orally and in writing
- Able to apply knowledge and common sense to solve problems and/or achieve work objectives
- Possess a current valid driver's license
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Be able to pass background checks in reference to driving record, criminal history, and child abuse registry
- Education or training in environmental education, natural resources, wildlife biology, biology/ecology or related field preferred, but not required
Application Information: Application form can be found at https://siouxcountyia.gov/. Print application, complete, and send to: Sioux County Conservation Board, Administration Office, 4051 Cherry Ave., Hawarden, Iowa 51023 or conservation@siouxcounty.org.
Applications due by March 31, 2025
All applications and/or resumes will be open to public inspection unless requested in writing to be kept confidential.
Sioux County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion or disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Sioux County is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Seasonal
Physical Setting:
- Outdoor work
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
