Conservation Specialist

W.C. Bradley Farms, Inc. is seeking a Conservation Specialist in Omaha, GA, responsible for guest care, farm support, and maintenance tasks. Duties include assisting guests, maintaining landscaping and equipment, and performing basic maintenance on the boathouse and boats. A high school diploma and 2-3 years of relevant experience are required. The position demands physical work and a willingness to work 60 hours a week during peak seasons.
Job Summary

Responsible for assisting in the operation and maintenance of the W.C. Bradley Co. Farm in Stewart County Georgia.

Duties and Responsibilities

Guest Care
• Provide check in and check out assistance to guests of the Lodge and Farm.
• Provide transportation when needed between the Lodge and other locations, including transportation to and from airport, Columbus, and various recreational and shopping locations.
• Provide assistance to the Hunting Guides as required.
• Provide assistance to Lodge Keeper as required.
• Clean games harvested by guest.

Farm Support and Maintenance
• Drive and maintain tractors
• Maintain landscaping: mowing lawns, raking leaves, pickup limbs, trimming hedges, etc
• Cut and stack firewood.
• Cut and bale hay.
• Wash down kennels, trucks, hunting buggy, etc.
• Work with bird dogs as required.
• Work with horses as required.
• Make repairs on buildings and facilities (paint)

Boathouse and Boat maintenance and upkeep
• Maintain boathouse in clean, safe, and organized manner.
• Provide basic maintenance for boathouse
• Perform basic maintenance on boat(s) including checking and maintaining appropriate oil and lubricant levels, keep boats gassed, and clean boat(s) after use.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum Education: High school diploma/GED, or equivalent experience, required. Two years of tech school preferred.

Minimum Work Experience: Two-three years experience working in forest/farm/recreational operations and multi-natural resource required.

License(s)/Certification(s): None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to operate and maintain a variety of heavy equipment.
• Availability to work 60 hours a week (average) during summer/early fall in preparation of upcoming seasons.
• Must be able to legally posses and safely use a firearm/hunting rifle/knife.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Customer Service – ability and desire to serve all recreational users by creating high-quality experiences for each user resulting in repeat and total increase in visitor usage on the property.

Physical Requirements

Represents the appropriate physical requirements of the job in the course of the work.

For employment within the United States, the W.C. Bradley Co. uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired team members. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service at www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

The W.C. Bradley Co. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, or veteran status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination where we do business.

Federal law requires the W.C. Bradley Co. to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. If you are interested in applying for employment with the W.C. Bradley Co. and require special assistance or accommodation to complete any part of the application and pre-employment process, please contact our Human Resources Office at 706.571.6080 or visit us at 1017 Front Avenue, Columbus, GA 31902.

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