Seasonal Park Worker (Operations)

Johnson County • Oxford, IA

7d • $10 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a seasonal position working full-time hours for a duration of four-months within Conservation OPERATIONS. Weekend hours may be required. The pay rate is $17.25/hour; this position is not benefits eligible. Applicants for this position are required to submit a résumé and encouraged to submit a cover letter to provide additional information about their qualifications and interest in the position. The Johnson County Conservation Department strives to provide county residents access to the highest quality healthy natural areas, outdoor recreation opportunities and conservation education. These services are provided at more than 18 sites throughout Johnson County including natural areas, parks, preserves, and trails. The Conservation Department headquarters are located at the 1,062 acre F.W. Kent Park, with additional operations centers located at Cangleska Wakan, Pechman Creek Delta, and Sutliff. DEFINITION AND DUTIES: Under general supervision as a manual laborer and limited skill equipment operator engaging in a wide range of conservation and other outdoor recreation maintenance and construction activities. Work with a lead person, though may be called upon to work on job assignments without direct supervision and being guided only by general job instructions. Perform related work such as preventive maintenance functions on equipment. This position may require work on Saturdays and Sundays.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Operation of small equipment and mowers, and the preventive maintenance of such equipment
• Basic knowledge of Iowa native plants and their care
• Basic safe work practices
• English language to include grammar, sentence structure, vocabulary and punctuation.
• Ability to: Learn operation of technical equipment
• Operate assigned equipment skillfully, safely and in conformance with manufacturer’s recommendations
• Represent Johnson County and perform duties in a professional, responsible and trustworthy manner
• Operate a variety of equipment, such as but not limited to manual shift pickup trucks, large riding mowers, push mowers, other small turf equipment, and small tractors, and small power tools.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Perform manual labor (moderate to heavy) for extended periods of time
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and members of the public
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors and proactively managing biases
• Work outdoors in unfavorable weather conditions
• Handle low to moderate levels of stress, meet deadlines and solve problems appropriate to the position
• Have clarity of speech, hearing, and writing which permits effective communication
• Have sufficient vision which permits light production and review of a wide variety of materials
• Have sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and hand tools with moderate to heavy use and make handwritten notations
• Lift, move, carry, push and/or pull up to approximately 50 to 100 pounds
• Stand, sit, bend, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, twist, reach, crouch and crawl
• Have sufficient personal mobility necessary to complete field work
• Occasionally carry out duties with limited supervision
• Work on weekends as needed
• Eighth grade or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and insurable under county liability coverage.
• Must be 16 years old and provide proof of age or be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass background check.

Nice To Haves

• Grounds maintenance related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance.
• Pick up garbage and litter.
• Clean toilets, shelters, and other park facilities.
• Wash vehicles and other equipment.
• Rake leaves; pull or cut weeds.
• Seed grass and plant trees/shrubs.
• Perform minor building and fence repairs.
• Paint and stain as needed.
• Put up signs and maintain roads.
• Assist with special projects such as the installation and maintenance of culverts.
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with JCCB policies, procedures and safety practices.
• Attend work regularly at the designated place and time.

Benefits

• Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement Systems (IPERS)
• ISave 529
• Public Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Deferred Compensation plan with County matching for eligible employees
• paid time off—encompassing vacation time, sick days, personal days, holidays, and paid parental leave
• Well-known reliable carriers for medical, dental, vision, life, and LTD

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees