Maintenance Technician/Park Officer

Jasper County Conservation has an immediate opening for a full-time Maint. Tech. / Park Officer to perform routine maintenance, repairs and provide security and rule enforcement at county parks, bike trails, campgrounds, conservation properties and assist with various programs.  Some evening or weekend work may be required.  Pay Range is $22.03 to $34.57 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.  This position is eligible for County paid benefits and IPERS retirement.  

Under general direction, manages designated parks and public access areas; provides security of facilities and premises of the County Conservation Board; enforces Board policies and rules; performs ongoing maintenance/repair of equipment, premises, buildings, parks and public access areas; operates and maintains equipment, machinery and tools used in various maintenance and repair functions; participates in forestry management and prairie restoration; prepares food plot areas to provide food and cover for wildlife. This position will be stationed at Mariposa Park for daily work but will assist in all the parks and conservation areas as required or needed.  Selected individual will oversee the campground and cabin usage and facilities at the Mariposa site.  

Qualifications: Degree in Natural Resources field or State of Iowa Law Enforcement certification preferred but not required.  Experience in such areas as law enforcement, forestry, parks management, recreation, building, automotive, construction or maintenance trades or similar program areas helpful.  Candidates must possess a valid Iowa Driver License with a good driving record.  Must possess or be able to obtain the following certifications: CDL, Pesticide Application, Wildland Firefighter, and Hunter Education Instructor.  Must be courteous and respectful to the public and able to answer questions and provide information about park services.  Re­sponsible for general parks, equipment maintenance security and rule enforcement.  Must be able to operate and maintain vehicles, trailers, commercial lawn mowing equipment, tractors, and specialized attachments. Should possess basic knowledge of and have ability to perform construction work.  This is a job requiring strenuous physical work involving climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and requiring good hearing and vision.  Must be able to lift-up to 50 pounds and operate equipment on rough terrain during dusty, hot, cold, or wet conditions for extended periods of time.  Will be required to work some nights and weekends to patrol areas and/or emergency repairs, especially during the summer recreational season.  Will assist environmental education staff on field trips and education programs.  A complete job description is available at: https://www.jasperia.org “under employment”.  

Typical work schedule will be Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.  Some evening or weekend work may be required for emergencies or as deemed necessary by the Director.

Please contact Keri Van Zante, Director at (641) 792-9780 or email kvanzante@jasperia.org if you have any questions.  

Addition information, a complete job description, and the employment application are available online at https://www.jasperia.org or at Jasper County Human Resources Office located at 315 W 3rd St N, Suite 320 in Newton.  

All applications AND resumes must be completed and returned to the Jasper County Human Resources Office no later than 4:00 PM on Friday March 1, 2024, to be eligible for the selection process. Applications and resumes can be delivered in person, mailed, emailed, or faxed to one of the following:  

Jasper County Human Resources,  315 W 3rd St N, Ste. 320 Newton, Iowa 50208, Attn: Dennis Simon  

Fax Number: 641-787-1101                                           

Email Address: hr@jasperia.org