CONSERVATION LABORER - SLEEPY HOLLOW

Polk County, IA is hiring a part-time Conservation Laborer for Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, offering $17.00 - $18.00 hourly for up to 29 hours per week. Responsibilities include assisting with maintenance and custodial tasks for county lands and facilities. The role requires manual labor, equipment operation, and participation in park upkeep. Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, are part of this dynamic position focused on community conservation efforts.
Salary: $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Location : IA, IA
Job Type: Part-Time (less than 30 hours/wk)
Job Number: C25-17 (7158)
Department: Polk County Conservation Board
Opening Date: 01/21/2025
Closing Date: 6/1/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Hours: Various - Evenings
Bargaining Unit: Not Applicable
Salary Grade: N/A
Location: Conservation Board
This is an exciting opportunity for someone seeking a part-time role at Sleepy Hollow Sports Park, with up to 29 hours per week. It's an especially thrilling time to join our team as we grow and evolve, offering a dynamic environment where every day brings a new and rewarding experience.
Under the guidance of the Lead Staff, Manager, or their designee, this role offers an opportunity to assist full-time staff in the seasonal care and maintenance of County Conservation Board lands, facilities, and equipment. From performing hands-on maintenance and custodial tasks to contributing to the upkeep of beautiful outdoor spaces, this position provides a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same. Join us in supporting the vital work of preserving and enhancing our community's natural resources!
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.
This is an exciting, year-round, part-time opportunity to join the Sleepy Hollow Sports Park team, providing essential support for park maintenance and operations. As a valued team member, you'll assist with various tasks that help maintain the park's facilities and keep it in top shape for the community. This position requires working up to 29 hours per week with flexibility, including weekends.
Discover the benefits of working in a role that combines flexibility, growth opportunities, and the chance to make a difference in the community.
Illustrative Examples of Work
1. 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.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge and use of hand and power tools in performing manual labor tasks.
• Knowledge and use of custodial and cleaning equipment machines.
• General knowledge of the techniques and methods used in tree maintenance and care.
• Skill in the use and maintenance of lawn equipment including mowers/trimmers.
• Ability to perform manual labor tasks in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to safely operate equipment including mowers, weed eaters, and hand tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other County employees and the general public using courtesy, patience, and tact.
• Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces.
• Ability to back equipment with a trailer attached.
Training and Experience
• 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• A criminal background check is required.
• A drug screen is required.
• Candidate must pass a post-employment offer physical examination and physical capacity testing to ensure candidate meets the essential physical requirements of the position.
• A valid State of Iowa driver's license is required.
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.
Polk County believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to our success in serving and empowering our community and to our continued commitment to be one of the nation's most innovative public institutions.
Check with Polk County to determine if benefits are available.
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Are you a high school graduate and possess a high school diploma or an equivalency certificate (GED)? Yes
No
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Are you 18 years old or above? Yes
No
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Do you have a Pesticide Applicator's License per Iowa Code Section 206.6? Yes
No
Required Question