2021 Natural Resources Worker (Intermittent) SE District at STATE OF OHIO in Chillicothe, Ohio

Job Description:

 

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) mission is to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all.  Click the following link to learn more about the Division of Parks and Watercraft.

 
This is a 1000 hour intermittent (unclassified) position for the Division of Parks & Watercraft.  The locations for this position include:  Burr Oak, Forked Run, Great Seal, Jackson Lake, Lake Alma, Lake Hope, Pike Lake, Scioto Trail, Shawnee, Strouds Run, Tar Hollow and Wolf Run. These positions are utilized during the division's typical busiest season which runs from April 1st thru October 31st. We are looking for individuals that can work during this time period, but are not required to work the entire season.  
 

What you'll do:
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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  Perform routine grounds maintenance such as mowing grass, trimming & cutting trees; planting trees, flowers & shrubbery; spreading mulch; painting signs & buildings

  
  


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  Perform custodial & housekeeping duties such as cleaning restrooms, offices, campgrounds, service centers, park buildings, & shower houses, cleaning fire rings & grills, removing trash; wash & dry laundry; order supplies

  
  


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  Perform public relations duties and excellent customer service by interacting with park visitors; collecting fees & writing receipts; selling park merchandise, registering campers/cabin/lodge guests, assisting with equipment rental like kayaks, canoes & bikes

  
  


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  Help maintain state vehicles & equipment by changing oil, sharpening blades & changing spark plugs

  
  

• Ability to work in some of the most beautiful parks in the country


• Daily interactions with a variety of guests who utilize the park and watercraft services


• At least a 14% employer contribution into your OPERS pension plan

• Customer service focus


• Passion for natural resources

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading & speaking common English vocabulary.

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