Conservation & Parks Technician - PT

Join our team as a Part Time Conservation and Parks Technician at Fernbank Park but will perform duties at Embshoff Woods Nature Preserve, Werk Road Property and Fernbank Park.

At Great Parks, our team members work together to preserve and protect natural resources and to provide outdoor recreation and education in order to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations. Be a part of an inclusive organization that enriches the region by inspiring nature-based experiences, celebrating cultural heritage and building strong and healthy communities through our dedicated staff, volunteers, and friends.

A successful Part Time Conservation and Parks Technician perform a variety of natural resources and semi-skilled labor in developed and natural park areas. This position is an excellent opportunity to work outdoors and gain conservation and natural resources skills. The C&P tech assists in maintenance of park facilities, grounds, landscape beds, habitat, trails and equipment. Employee proceeds alone or with coworkers on regular duties, with guidance from supervisor. Refers unusual or difficult problems or situations to immediate supervisor. Required work on weekends, holidays, evenings and work outside of normal schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with removal of invasive and nuisance plants from natural areas. Mows and bush-hogs grass and brush land areas. Collects, processes and plants native plants and seeds. Assists in collecting data on park flora and fauna and conducting wildlife surveys. Performs various manual labor tasks to construct and maintain Great Parks’ trails, inspects trail conditions.   Collects information to advise manager or functional supervisor and implements based on need.
• Assists in the executing grounds and horticulture duties including mowing, planting, mulching and maintaining plants, flowers, shrubs and trees, prune trees and shrubs, weeds landscape beds, and removes leaf debris.

• Assists with minor repairs to buildings, facilities and roadways, including minor plumbing repairs, rough carpentry, masonry, painting, replacing signs, repairing roadways and trails by patching potholes, line striping, and other maintenance practices.

• Performs janitorial duties in all areas. Picks up litter, sweeps and mops floors, empties wastebaskets, and cleans restroom facilities.

• Assists with minor mechanical repairs and performs routine preventive maintenance to small gasoline engines in tractors, mowers, pumps, trucksters, trucks, and other equipment. Changes oil, lubricates moving parts, checks fluid levels, replaces belts, and performs other basic mechanical maintenance responsibilities.

• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with performance expectations, and within Great Parks’ policy and procedure. Exhibits regular and predictable attendance and punctuality. Works assigned schedule and demonstrated willingness and ability to work outside of regular schedule as required and approved.

QUALIFICATIONS:

An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities.  An example of an acceptable qualification is:

• High School degree or GED and some prior experience or education in parks & recreation, natural resources, facility management, horticulture, grounds maintenance, or related field.
• Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

LICENSE OF CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License that meets GPHC current carrier guidelines.

Benefits include enrollment in Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and free or discounted use of many Great Parks of Hamilton County recreational activities.:

Great Parks is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or any other classification protected under applicable law