Grounds & Habitat Conservation Lead

Summit Ag; Alden Township (IA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Summit Agricultural Group is seeking a full-time Grounds and Conservation Technician to care for conservation lands across livestock facilities. You will operate equipment, manage grounds, restore native habitat, and collaborate with government agencies on land strategy.

Responsibilities include seeding native grasses, mowing, planting trees, prescribed burns prep, and equipment maintenance. CDL is a plus; outdoor work and weather exposure are expected.

Qualifications

• Self-directed and adaptable — works effectively with minimal supervision, independently or on a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, with ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to operate power tools and agricultural equipment, plus GPS knowledge.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred or ability to obtain one.
• Associate degree or B.S. in conservation-related field preferred.

Responsabilités

• Lead groundskeeping projects across livestock production sites, including seed and maintenance of bluegrass lawns.
• Mow, trim, plant trees, spray vegetation, and maintain driplines on new trees.
• Partner with staff and government agencies on conservation properties, including seeding native grasses and forbs, and prescribed burns.
• Manage routine repair and maintenance on equipment such as skid loaders, tractors, mowers, trimmers, and spray systems.
• Perform timber stand improvements and support food plots; other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Communication

Independence

Organization

Equipment operation

GPS knowledge

Driver's license

CDL preferred

Formation

Associate or B.S. in conservation-related field

Outils

Skid loaders

Tractors

Mowers

Trimmers

Chainsaws

Description du poste

Summit Agricultural Group is seeking a full-time Grounds and Conservation Technician to care for conservation lands across livestock facilities. You will operate equipment, manage grounds, restore native habitat, and collaborate with government agencies on land strategy.

Responsibilities include seeding native grasses, mowing, planting trees, prescribed burns prep, and equipment maintenance. CDL is a plus; outdoor work and weather exposure are expected.