What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONSERVATION LABORER- PARKS - Part-Time position at Polk County?
Under supervision of the lead staff, Manager, or their designee, assists full-time staff in the seasonal maintenance of county conservation board lands, facilities, and equipment. Performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance, custodial, and laborer duties within the Conservation department; performs related work as assigned.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES1. Assists full-time staff with a variety of manual labor tasks required to maintain a county park system.
2. Participates in the care of county-owned lawns, trees, shrubs, and plants. Mows and trims grass, clears brush, removes invasive species, and cuts firewood.
3. Performs on a routine basis the cleaning of restroom/shower facilities, shelters, offices, shop areas, rental facilities, and campsite areas; picks up litter and hauls waste.
4. Cleans and maintains recreation areas and playground sites; checks for safety concerns.
5. Assists with repair, light construction, painting, and other maintenance projects.
6. Maintains and operates equipment such as hand tools, power tools, service vehicles, gators, tractors, mowers, custodial cleaning equipment, and pressure washers.
7. Assists in the maintenance of county trails.
8. Replenishes custodial cleaning supplies, restroom supplies, and other stocked items in various supply areas.
9. Completes daily work logs and other forms as necessary.
10.Performs related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION • Must be 18 years of age or older.- Graduation from High School or equivalent, and
- Experience with operation of equipment such as mowers, weed eaters, and hand tools preferred, or
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience that will have provided the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Pesticide Applicator’s License per Iowa Code Section 206.6 is preferred.
- A criminal background check is required.
- A valid State of Iowa driver’s license is required.
- Candidate must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and physical capacity testing to ensure the candidate meets the essential physical requirements of the position.
- A drug screen is required.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification is required within six months.
- A criminal background check is required.
- A valid State of Iowa driver’s license is required.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification is required within six months.
Polk County is committed to providing a diverse work environment that is representative, at all levels, of the citizens we serve. Equal opportunities are available to all applicants and current employees regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.