HS diploma or GED, 6 mo work exp

NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNICIAN

FULL-TIME POSITION

Under general supervision of the Natural Resource Manager, the Natural Resources Technician implements natural resources Management plans for Park District properties; promotes the preservation, conservation and protection of natural areas and trails; and monitors and addresses public access issues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

Performs various unskilled general labor, preventative maintenance and repair function tasks on park trails and in park natural areas facilities, grounds, vehicles and equipment; changes oil, lubricates moving parts; checks fluid levels; replaces belts cleans and maintains park public facilities and grounds; clears brush and trees; mows and trims grass; plants shrubs and trees; digs trenches; picks up litter; weeds and sprays as required; removes invasive plants; cares for animals; assembles bird boxes; monitors and observes facilities, grounds and equipment for safety and maintenance needs, and takes appropriate action; repairs pathways and trails.

Assists staff with semi-skilled general labor and maintenance functions; applies chemicals under license of commercial applicator or limited commercial applicator; operates machine tools and equipment; performs minor carpentry and mechanical maintenance.

Performs variety of customer support duties when needed; may assist the Naturalist with special events; may provide information to the general public; maintains proper supply stock levels.

May assist in snow plowing and salt spreading roadways, parking areas and walkways.

Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable PERRP safety standards that pertain to essential functions.

Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance; may be required to work extra hours, evening hours, weekends and/or holidays as necessary; due to the nature of the job, when scheduled for on-call assignment, the Natural Resources Technician must be available to return to work after normal work hours or on weekends and/or holidays when called to do so, to handle maintenance and/or safety issues that arise.

This position description in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the position incumbent.

Starting pay of $17 - $21/hr.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of secondary education or equivalent (high school diploma or GED) and six (6) months’ work experience in building maintenance, habitat management and/or landscaping work; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Must possess a valid State of Ohio driver’s license. Must remain insurable under the Park District’s vehicle insurance policy. Must be certified in First Aid, CPR, and BBP by a recognized health care educational provider or obtain certification within six (6) months of employment in this position. Must possess an Ohio Pesticide Commercial Applicators License or obtain license within six (6) months of employment in the position. Must successfully complete basic firefighter/introduction to fire behavior course (i.e., S-130/S-190/L-180) within first year of employment pursuant to national interagency incident management system (i.e., wildland & prescribed fire qualification system guide).

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS:

Knowledge of custodial methods and techniques; building construction, maintenance, and repair; general construction, maintenance and repair; park and recreation facilities, equipment and supplies. Habitat Management practices; safe herbicide practices.

Skill in: Mechanics; carpentry; electrical; motor vehicle operation; use of bench and/or hand tools; use of mechanics’ tools and equipment; light and medium equipment operation; word processing; computer operation; use of modern office equipment; data entry. Use of chainsaws and other forestry equipment.

For more information on the Clermont County Park District visit www.clermontparks.org

Apply at https://clermontcountyoh.munisselfservice.com/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx