Cherokee County - Seasonal Range Technician - Cherokee, IA

My County Parks; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

My County Parks is hiring for a part-time position based at the Licklider Shooting Complex in Iowa. The role involves assisting range users with signing in, collecting fees, and enforcing range rules while performing basic range and park maintenance.

Applicants should have a valid Driver's License and an interest in natural resources or outdoor recreation. The position requires some physical capabilities and the ability to work outdoors under various weather conditions. Applications are accepted online or at the CCCB Office.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Prefer education or experience in natural resources, customer service, shooting sports, and outdoor recreation.

Responsibilities

• Assist range users with signing in and collecting fees.
• Perform basic range and park maintenance tasks.
• Operate trap fields and maintain agency equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Basic maintenance skills

Ability to operate machines

Education

Valid Driver’s License

Interest in outdoor recreation

Tools

Mowers

Hand and power tools

Job description

This part-time position includes weekend afternoons plus one weekday evening.

Position will be based at Licklider Shooting Complex. Employee will assist range users at all shooting locations (firearm and archery) with signing in, collecting fees, enforcing range rules, performing basic range maintenance (picking up brass, maintaining backstops, minor repairs), operating trap fields and their machines, and performing basic park maintenance. Basic park maintenance includes, but is not limited to routine area and facility maintenance (mowing, trash removal, restroom cleaning), includes the operation and maintenance of all agency equipment (mowers, UTV, trucks, trimmers, tools), and other duties as assigned.

Ability to routinely stand, walk, sit, kneel, stoop, balance, climb and operate machines and all hand and power tools for extended periods of time. Ability to routinely lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to work unsupervised outdoors in extreme hot, cold, rainy and windy weather conditions and be exposed to dust, fumes, smoke, and loud noises. Ability to work a computer/tablet for collecting fees and looking up annual permits users and responsibly handle money. Pre‑employment physical is required.

Qualifications

Minimum: Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid Driver’s License. Prefer education, experience, or interest in natural resources, customer service, shooting sports, and/or outdoor recreation.

To Apply

Applications are available online at www.cherokeecountyparks.com or at the CCCB Office. Submit application to Director, Cherokee County Conservation Board, 629 River Road Cherokee IA, 51012 or email to [e-mail]