Natural Resources Technician 2 (Malabar Farm) - 20055440

State of Ohio • Lucas, OH

9d • $21 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Natural Resources Technician 2 within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Malabar Farm State Park in Richland County . The address is 4050 Bromfield Road Lucas, OH 44843. To learn more about Malabar Farm State Park please visit Malabar Farm State Park | Ohio Department of Natural Resources . What you will do… Work outside in some of the most beautiful parks in Ohio Perform customer service functions with a willingness to go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction and safety Maintain campground facilities, grounds &/or equipment Maintain a variety of park equipment, vehicles, and farm equipment Work in different field operations including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, masonry, and operating hand and power tools Interact daily with a variety of customers who utilize the park & watercraft facilities Starting hourly pay of $20.85/hr. with multiple pay increases over your first 4 years of service, with an end salary of $22.96/hr. There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services . The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. Who we are: Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all! Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement! Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

Requirements

• 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in semi-skilled maintenance functions (i.e., minor electrical repair, rough plumbing repairs, carpentry & masonry)
• 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in equipment safety practices
• 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in use of shop, hand & power tools
• 6 mos. trg or 6 mos. exp. in operation of mowers & trucks
• 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in equipment maintenance
• valid driver’s license -Or 6 mos. exp. as Natural Resources Technician 1, 22621. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Job Skills: General Maintenance Technical Skills\: Natural Resources, Plumbing Trade, Carpentry Trade, Electrical Trade Professional Skills\: Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Adaptability

Responsibilities

• Work outside in some of the most beautiful parks in Ohio
• Perform customer service functions with a willingness to go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction and safety
• Maintain campground facilities, grounds &/or equipment
• Maintain a variety of park equipment, vehicles, and farm equipment
• Work in different field operations including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, roofing, masonry, and operating hand and power tools
• Interact daily with a variety of customers who utilize the park & watercraft facilities

Benefits

• At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees.
• For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website !
• Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
• Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed