Conservation Maintenance I
Back to Job List| Posted | 04/23/2025 |
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| County | Black Hawk |
| Location | La Porte City, Iowa |
| Salary | $21.19 - $22.95/Hour |
| Deadline | 05/04/2025 |
Description
Description
Under general supervision, performs tasks required in the maintenance, repair and construction activities, and resource management carried out by the Conservation Department. Work may be performed with limited supervision but a supervisor may regularly check for conformance with periodic inspections.
Essential Duties
- Must be capable of regular and predictable attendance at a specified location in order to perform assigned tasks.
- Performs construction, maintenance and repair of various facilities including roads, buildings, utilities, grounds, etc.
- Operates various types of heavy construction and maintenance equipment, specialized equipment, power and hand tools.
- Services equipment and makes minor repairs and adjustments as necessary to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Assists mechanic with major repairs as needed.
- Assists in resource management of prairies, forests, wetlands, rivers and streams.
- Assists in general labor tasks as assigned.
- Provides guidance to other employees as needed.
- Performs functions in accordance with county and conservation safety policies and procedures.
- Other duties may be assigned
- SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Administrative supervision is received from the Unit Ranger and functional supervision is received from the Maintenance II, Maintenance III, and or designated representative.
- SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Functional supervision is exercised over support staff.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
- At least one (1) year of work-related experience required in wood working, carpentry, building construction, welding, surveying, plumbing and/or electrical service.
- Previous experience in welding, metal fabrication, surveying, plumbing and/or electrical service preferred.
- Must have and maintain a valid Iowa Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B and be insurable under County policies. Must be able to obtain an Iowa CDL Class A within 6 months from date of hire.
- Valid State of Iowa Pesticide Applicator's License per Iowa Code Section 206.6 is preferred.
- Ability to operate a variety of equipment including heavy equipment proficiently and safely.
- Ability to make minor repairs/adjustments in order to maintain light equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret construction blueprints.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions and plans.
Supplemental Information
The work environment and physical demand characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Refer to the "Essential and Marginal Function Analysis" statement for a complete description of essential functions and functional requirements.
- Duties are primarily performed in outside weather conditions with frequent exposure to varied weather conditions.
- Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
- Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. safely and perform general physical activities in accordance with work functions.
To Apply
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