Natural Resources Technician II

MetroParks of Butler County; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MetroParks of Butler County in Ohio seeks a maintenance worker to perform a variety of duties related to the upkeep of natural resources, land, water, and recreational areas.

The role includes assisting with conservation, wildlife management, prescribed fires, invasive plant control, nuisance wildlife, and maintenance of facilities. You will operate heavy equipment and tools, follow safety protocols, and help with special events.

Qualifications

• Experience in land stewardship or wildlife management preferred.
• Ability to perform manual labor in outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conservation, wildlife management, and land stewardship.
• Assist with prescribed fires, invasive plant control, and nuisance wildlife.
• Regularly use and maintain heavy equipment and a variety of hand and power tools.
• Follow safety protocols and report safety concerns.
• Assist with programming and special events.
• Maintain park facilities and public areas, including litter pickup and landscape upkeep.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety protocols

Teamwork

Tools

Heavy equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Summary: Performs a variety of duties and manual labor tasks related to the maintenance and improvement of various natural resources including land, water, and recreational areas.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities – Essential Functions:

• Assists with conservation, wildlife management, and land stewardship activities.
• Assists with prescribed fires, invasive plant control, and nuisance wildlife.
• Regularly uses and maintains heavy equipment.
• Regularly uses and maintains a variety of hand and power tools.
• Uses proper personal protective equipment, follows safety protocols, and uses tools and equipment appropriately to ensure the safety of themselves and others. Immediately reports safety concerns.
• Assists with programming and special events as assigned.
• Maintenance duties which may include, but are not limited to: litter pick up, landscape development and upkeep, cleaning and maintenance of park facilities and public areas, mowing and trimming around p...