What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Conservation Aide position at Warren County, Iowa?
Seasonal Conservation Aide
Job Description
Name
Hire Date
Date In Current Position
Review Month
Department-Conservation
Reports to-Director
Position Number
Warren County Pay Grade-$14-15/hour, DoE
FLSA Status-Non-Exempt
Supervises Others-No
Document Control Responsibility-Conservation Board
Approved by- Conservation Board
Position Summary
The Seasonal Conservation Aide provides maintenance and upkeep for all parks and natural resource areas operated and managed by the Warren County Conservation Board. Assist full-time staff in performing park management, while gaining career building experiences.
Essential Functions
· Provides mowing and landscaping operations as required in parks, campgrounds, and habitat areas.
· Provides cleaning, construction, and repair of both indoor and outdoor facilities; such as trails, campgrounds, nature center, restrooms, lodges, etc.
· Provides general information to the public regarding park regulations.
· Assists full-time staff with prescribed fire practices.
· Must have a valid Iowa’s driver’s license.
· Must pass CPR and First aid course, scheduled after hiring.
· If elective chainsaw training is accepted, must display a high priority of safety.
· All other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills and Experience
· Graduation from high school or a general equivalency diploma (GED).
· Knowledgeable of all safety procedures necessary using machinery, equipment and tools.
· Knowledgeable of modern park practices and management.
· Strong customer orientation.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with other departments and staff.
· Ability to listen and understand instructions.
· Strong team-building based work ethic.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and/or stand for long periods of time. Must have the ability to lift, pull, push, and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal with occasional periods where the noise level may require hearing protection, such as the use of power tools or mowers. There are extended periods when the exposure to the outside elements will be necessary to accomplish the needs of the department throughout the summer.
General sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to the values as established by Warren County Conservation Board and represent Warren County in a positive, professional manner.
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Job Type: Temporary
Pay: $14.00 - $15.00 per hour
Experience:
- Commercial driving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
- CDL (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Indianola, IA 50125 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Indianola, IA 50125: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $15