Natural Resources Technician 1 (Pymatuning) - 20053457

State of Ohio; Andover Township (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

10+ Holidays & Leave

Job summary

The State of Ohio is seeking energetic individuals for the Natural Resources Technician 1 role based at Pymatuning State Park in Ashtabula County. The position involves servicing park facilities, assisting guests, and performing varied field tasks to keep the park welcoming and safe.

Starting pay is $20.05 per hour with increases to $21.48 over 2.5 years, and potential COLA. Evening, weekend, and holiday work is required, with comprehensive benefits and retirement options available.

Qualifications

• Formal arithmetic education including addition, subtraction, multiplication & division; valid driver’s license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Job skills include General Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to park visitors and staff while maintaining the park with a focus on visitor satisfaction.
• Take daily tasks and execute them in a timely manner.
• Maintain campgrounds, recreational facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for staff and visitors.
• Work in field operations such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, masonry, roadway operations, mechanics, operate machinery, and chainsaws.

Skills

General Maintenance

Job description

Organization: Natural Resources

Work Location: 6100 Pymatuning Lake Rd. Andover, Ohio, 44003 United States

Compensation: $20.05/hr.

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: variable

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: General Maintenance

Who We Are

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, managesover 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres ofwater? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Departmentof Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use andprotection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!

Across our 12 divisions and support services, weemploy office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists,engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever yourpassion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Workingat ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities toparticipate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, andannually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! Weroutinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamedon Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

What We Need

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Natural Resources Technician 1 within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Pymatuning State Park, assigned to Ashtabula County. The address is 6100 Pymatuning Lake Rd., Andover, OH 44003. To learn more about Pymatuning State Park please visit Pymatuning State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

This position will be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What You'll Do

• Work with customers and staff diligently to provide exceptional customer service and maintain the park with customer satisfaction in mind
• Take daily tasks and execute them in a timely manner
• Maintain campgrounds and all other recreational facilities, grounds, &/or equipment
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for our staff and visitors
• Work in different field operations: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, masonry, roadway operations, mechanic, operate machinery, and chainsaws
• Starting hourly pay of $20.05/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 2.5 years of service, with an end salary of $21.48/hr.
• There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May be exposed to dirt, dust, fumes & noise; may be exposed to chemicals; may work in, on or near water; may work evenings, weekends &/or holidays; works outside & may be exposed to inclement weather; may be exposed to dangerous machinery, unpleasant odors, human & animal waste, outdoor elements (e.g., animals, insects, poison ivy).

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part‑time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS & Optional Deferred Compensation Ohio Deferred Compensation

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division & in reading & speaking common English vocabulary valid driver's license

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: General Maintenance

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug‑Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.