Natural Resources Operations Technician I

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management•Burlingame, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform a full range of maintenance and moderately skilled trade tasks in areas such as carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, masonry, road maintenance, landscaping, mechanical repairs, etc. at Department of Environmental Management facilities, grounds, and properties; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives general directions and instructions from a superior with latitude for the exercise of independent judgment; work is reviewed on completion. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May supervise staff and/or other workers assigned to assist.

Requirements

A working knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, equipment, and processes involved in trades related to general building and grounds maintenance
A working knowledge of the operation of mechanical equipment
A working knowledge of the use of common tools and materials
The ability to make varied repairs without supervision
The ability to supervise a small group of workers or volunteers
The ability to work from pencil sketches and diagrams
A minimum of 2 years of high school
At least two years of experience in building and grounds maintenance or a related field, with experience in landscaping, general maintenance, and at least two of the building, electrical or mechanical trades.
Physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate
Possess a current driver license

Responsibilities

To perform a full range of maintenance and moderately skilled trade tasks in areas such as carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, masonry, road maintenance, landscaping, mechanical repairs, etc. at Department of Environmental Management facilities, grounds, and properties
To perform general maintenance tasks at facilities and properties owned by or under the control of the Department of Environmental Management, including but not limited to mowing lawns, raking, picking up trash, cleaning restrooms, moving furniture, brush cutting, planting shrubs, transplanting, cutting, and pruning.
To operate and make minor repairs of light equipment and vehicles such as trucks, tractors, mowing machinery, chainsaws, boats, and related equipment, as assigned.
To perform moderately skilled maintenance and/or construction work including but not limited to rough carpentry, painting, masonry, minor electrical, mechanical, or plumbing repairs.
To assist with the development and maintenance of public access facilities such as informational signs, kiosks, check stations, roads, parking areas, beaches, lawns, picnic areas, campsites, restrooms, bike paths, trails, fences, gates, water control structures, fishways, dams, and equipment storage facilities.
To assist with pheasant stocking, check station operation, and fish stocking as needed.
To perform snow plowing and salt sanding during and after weather events.
To provide support to biological programs as needed.
To perform other related duties as required.