SEASONAL PARK TECHNICIAN (Multiple)

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Posted 02/08/2023
County Buena Vista
Location Peterson, Iowa
Salary 12-13

Description

POSITION: Multiple Seasonal Park Technicians with Buena Vista County Conservation, Peterson, IA.

EMPLOYMENT PERIOD: Flexible: May – August. 40 hours per week, Normal hours are Mon. - Fri., 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. with occasional weekend shifts possible.

SALARY: $12.00 - $13.00 per hour dependent on experience, no benefits, uniform shirts provided. Housing may be available, dependent on department needs.

DESCRIPTION: Will assist with all aspects of development and maintenance of county wildlife areas, parks, trails and campgrounds. This will include but is not limited to; routine area and facility maintenance (mowing, trash removal, restroom cleaning), ecological management of a variety of habitats, tree/shrub removal and planting, and minor construction projects. Helps maintain detailed daily activity records. Includes the operation and maintenance of all agency equipment (mowers, tractor, trucks, chainsaws, trimmers, hand and power tools, etc.).

May be required to occasionally work concessions at the Little Sioux Bait shop that includes, operating a cash register, stocking shelves, counting back change, and the sale of bait and tackle. May be required to assist in the Integrated Roadside Vegetation Program. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum: Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid Driver’s License.  Prefer education, experience, or interest in natural resource management, wildlife biology, ecology, forestry, agriculture or related field of study.

REQUIREMENTS: Ability to routinely stand, walk, sit, kneel, stoop, balance, climb and operate all hand and power tools for extended periods of time. Ability to routinely lift up to 50lbs. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to work outdoors in extreme hot, cold, rainy and windy weather conditions and be exposed to dust, fumes, smoke, and loud noises.

TO APPLY: Interested individuals are required to submit an employment application and a resume with cover letter. Applications can be found at https://buenavistacounty.iowa.gov or obtained from BVCCB Headquarters. 

Submit application and resume with cover letter to:

Director

Buena Vista County Conservation

377 440th Street

Peterson Iowa 51047

Or email to office@bvcountyparks.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

Buena Vista County is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Minimum: Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid Driver’s License. Prefer education, experience, or interest in natural resource management, wildlife biology, ecology, forestry, agriculture or related field of study.

To Apply

Interested individuals are required to submit an employment application and a resume with cover letter. Applications can be found at https://buenavistacounty.iowa.gov or obtained from BVCCB Headquarters.?

More Information

https://buenavistacounty.iowa.gov