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TITLE: Conservation Maintenance STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT: Seasonal SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Hourly - Starting rate $13- $15/per hr. BENEFITS: Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform unskilled and semi-skilled duties necessary for the conservation of park natural areas, maintenance of park properties, areas, buildings, and facilities on a seasonal basis and to help with the construction of certain park improvement projects. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Project Manager, or as assigned, to the Crew Leader or other designated supervisor. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May be called upon to provide routine work direction to other seasonal employees. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Maintains park natural area ecological diversity through invasive plant management. Management activities may include manual, mechanical and chemical treatments. Using herbicides to treat invasive plants is a major component of the position. 2. Assists with the district-wide deer management program. Activities may include preparing public archery sites and blinds, assisting with archery qualifications and the public lottery, and preparing sites and equipment for annual internal deer culling operations. 3. Assists with wildlife inventories and implements wildlife management actions including nuisance animal control and removal, meso-predator reduction, Canada goose control, and protection of migratory bird habitats. 4. Adds species records to park database; general record keeping. 5. Assists with ecological restoration projects including tree and shrub planting, seeding, gathering seed stock and or cuttings, wetlands restorations, and rare species propagation and reintroductions. 6. Cleans restrooms, vehicles, equipment and buildings. Performs other related custodial duties. 7. Cleans culverts and other drainage facilities. Mows and trims vegetation with equipment. 8. Grades and maintains trails, picnic areas and other facilities 9. Assists in special events and activities sponsored by the Park District. 10. Participates in the safety and risk management programs of the Park District 11. Performs other related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Job Description -- Conservation Maintenance - Seasonal Summit Metro Parks rev. 2/2024 Age Requirement Must be 18 years of age or older. Education: High school student, graduate of high School or GED equivalent preferred. Experience: Students of ecology, biology, conservation and natural resource management encouraged to apply. Experience in conservation, lawn care, landscaping, painting and janitorial duties preferred. Knowledge and abilities: 1. Ability to perform substantial physical labor, outdoors in all weather conditions. 2. Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions. 3. Demonstrated emotional intelligence to include: demonstrated self-awareness and accurate selfassessment, demonstrated sensitivity and empathy, demonstrated openness, reliability, trust and consistency. 4. Some familiarity with native Ohio plants, wildlife and ecosystems preferred. 5. The use of herbicides is required, and training is provided. 6. Ability to use watercraft including boats and kayaks Licenses: Possession of a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license with driving record in compliance with Park District's policies. Physical Requirements: Physical condition adequate to perform all related duties and assignments. Essential Physical Demands and Working Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk (often on uneven terrain), talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to sit;