FT Wildlife Conservation Specialist

Johnston Community College•Howell Woods - Four Oaks, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides routine maintenance of all of the Howell Woods Environmental Learning Center, including the facilities, grounds, and equipment, and provides assistance and support for all of the Center’s activities and programs with a focus on recreational activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus the completion of a certificate program or specialized training.
Three to five years of experience in a related field.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Knowledge of how to work with landscape and farm equipment.
Must obtain a North Carolina Pesticide License within the first year if not already possessed.

Nice To Haves

A North Carolina Pesticide License is preferred

Responsibilities

Assists with all hunting program activities and events that occur on the property.
Mows all areas maintained as grass lawns including roadsides, campsites, and range facility.
Maintains roads and trails for safety and vehicle equipment.
Maintains campground facilities for year-round use.
Maintains building accessibility and appearance by picking up papers and trash from walkways and parking lots.
Assist with scheduling recreational activities and cabin rentals.
Assist with museum maintenance (may include feeding and or enclosure cleaning.)
Maintains and uses chain saw and other gas-powered equipment, as well as farm equipment and related implements.
Assists and participates in educational programing and events as needed
Maintains wildlife management areas through mowing or controlled burning activities.
Supervises any volunteers assisting in operation related tasks
Uses pesticides on a regular basis in accordance with all stated label directions.
Performs general maintenance and repairs on all equipment.
Empties trash receptacles weekly or as needed into dumpster.
Performs general janitorial duties on a daily and weekly basis of all facilities
Performs other duties as assigned.