Conservation Grounds Maintenance

Overview

The Grounds Maintenance positions under the general supervision of the Executive Director will assist in the maintenance and development of all parks, preserves, and management areas under the jurisdiction of the Dubuque County Conservation Board. This is a temporary, part-time position, with varied hours up to a maximum of 24 hours per week.

• Performs routine maintenance of facilities, grounds, and equipment; primarily mowing, refuse and debris removal.
• Assists in the construction, installation, removal and repair of facilities.
• Operates various hand and power tools, vehicles, tractors and mowing equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and vehicles.
• Reports problems with facilities, grounds or equipment to Director, Deputy Director or Park Rangers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Graduate; must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid Driver’s License; CDL preferred.
• Working knowledge of tools, equipment, and methods used in the park and recreation setting.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. Dubuque County does not sponsor work visas or provide immigration sponsorship.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Willingness to work a non-standard workweek, including weekends and holidays.

Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds; ability to climb steps, squat, stoop; ability to be on feet for a minimum of one hour; ability to sit in the same position for extended periods of time; ability to reach above head; ability to withstand extremes of temperature, all with or without reasonable accommodation.