JOB
Under the supervision of the Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve Director, provides customer service, general upkeep and maintenance of the Groen Nature Preserve and facilities. Responds to public inquiries regarding Groen Nature Preserve programs and offerings. Performs daily maintenance and cleaning of the Groen Nature Preserve and ensures that all machinery and facilities work properly.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Job Functions: An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties, which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.Performs general trail and property upkeep and maintenance duties which include cleaning and maintenance of nature preserve grounds, trails, and buildings, refuse removal, mowing grounds and grooming ski trails.Performs maintenance and repair of park equipment and vehicles and keeps related records.Performs minor building repairs and upkeep tasks such as painting.Interacts with the public, providing information on park amenities and features, and rules and regulations.Enforces preserve ordinances and rules in a tactful and courteous manner.Patrols nature preserve throughout the day on foot and by vehicle.Performs special event set up, tear down and general maintenance.Inventories supplies and equipment and notifies the Groen Property Director of any related needs.Operates motorized equipment, attaches and transport trailers and loads and unloads materials, supplies, debris and equipment.Performs other duties as directed.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, climb, use hands and fingers, talk, hear, and view and create written documents. The employee uses hand strength to grasp tools and may climb ladders or uneven terrain. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, such as to operate and repair vibrating machinery, use wrenches, hand tools, etc., and operate motorized equipment and vehicles. The employee must lift or push/pull objects of up to 50 lbs. without assistance. Accommodation will be made, as needed, for employees required to lift or move objects that exceed this weight. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. The employee may work near moving mechanical equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can frequently be loud. *Steel toed boots required.