<p>What we need:</p> <p>We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Natural Resources Technician 3 within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Muskingum River State Park located in Morgan County. The address is 547 East Riverside Drive, McConnelsville, Ohio 43756. To learn more about Muskingum River State Park please visit Muskingum River State Park. Typical hours for this position are 7:30AM-4:00PM Monday-Friday, during the winter months. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, this position may work some weekends.</p> <p>This position requires a Class A Commerical Driver's License (CDL) without restrictions and will need to obtain a pesticide applicator license (Commerical Core and Category 5, Industrial Vegetation Control) as issued by the Department of Agriculture, within one year of hire.</p> <p>What you will do…</p> <ul> <li>Work outside in some of the most beautiful parks in Ohio; </li><li>Act as a lead worker for lock operations, grounds and facility maintenance; </li><li>Operate and maintain the historic Muskingum River Navigation System allowing boats to safely pass through the only hand operated lock system remaining in the country; </li><li>Maintain a variety of park equipment and vehicles; </li><li>Interact daily with a variety of customers who utilize the park & watercraft facilities; </li><li>Operate a boat to mark and maintain navigation channels; </li><li>Starting hourly pay $21.63/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 5.5 years of service, with an end salary of $24.66/hr. </li></ul> <p>TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:</p> <p>Pesticide applicator license as issued by Department of Agriculture required within one year of hire; positions operating watercraft must complete boat operator education course per Ohio Revised Code 1547.05.</p> <p>UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:</p> <p>May be exposed to dirt, dust, fumes & noise; may be exposed to chemical spray; may work in 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).</p> <p>12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in safety practices; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in use of shop, hand & power tools & light equipment; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in carpentry, electrical repair & plumbing; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in equipment operation, maintenance & repair (e.g., tractors with attachments); Class A Commercial Driver's license, without restrictions.</p> <ul> <li>Or 6 mos. exp. as Natural Resources Technician 2, 22622; Class A Commercial Driver's License, without restrictions. </li><li>Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. </li></ul> <p>Job Skills: General Maintenance, Technical Skills: Natural Resources, Carpentry Trade, Electrical Trade, Plumbing Trade Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Customer Focus</p>