Contact Name: Elyria Little
Company/Organization/Agency: Cleveland Metroparks
Address: 6100 W Canal Rd, Valley View, OH 44125 United States
Email Address: erl@clevelandmetroparks.com
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Job Title: Conservation Corps Crew Member
Job Description: Cleveland Metroparks Mission
The mission of the Cleveland Metroparks is to conserve significant natural resources and enhance people’s lives by integrating high-quality outdoor education, recreation and zoological opportunities into people’s lives. The Trails Division works to support this mission by creating high quality sustainable trails, applying the best available techniques in trail maintenance and trailshaping, and prioritizing sustainability in all aspects of our operations, including milling local lumber for signage and using local materials wherever possible.
Position Description
Each Conservation Corps crew member is central to the success of the Trails Division. The primary task of each crew member is to work cooperatively with their crew to complete and document trail projects through both fieldwork and administrative duties. Conservation Corps crew members use traditional trail skills, restoration techniques, carpentry skills, and physical labor to complete an array of projects across the Metroparks. Typical projects include trail construction and maintenance, building rock stairs, carpentry, bridge construction, invasive vegetation removal, and restoration of impacted sites. Crew members will receive training in Metroparks trails standards, practices, and expectations before, during, and after the work season, as well as the option to participate in additional relevant trainings and certifications.
The Board of Park Commissioners expects all employees to follow Trails Division and Park District policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Cleveland Metroparks promotes a non-hostile and non-discriminatory work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The crew member is expected to report suspected or actual harassment, abuse, or neglect to the chain of command, and encourage other crew members to do the same.
Qualifications
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
Ability to perform trail construction and maintenance work in a variety of terrain, carrying and lifting 50 pounds or more and hiking up to 3 miles
Good interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic are required
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to contribute to healthy team dynamics while completing high-quality work
Working knowledge of safely operating power and hand-tools
Experience with chainsaw, rigging/griphoist, carpentry, gardening, or trail work a plus
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated initiative and the ability to problem-solve
Must have ability to legally work in the US
Drivers license a bonus but not required
Ability to meet Cleveland Metroparks background check standards
High school diploma or GED preferred
Required to demonstrate full vaccination status for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with an FDA-authorized or FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine; OR receive from the program manager a reasonable accommodation granting exemption from vaccine requirement
Pay, Work Schedule, and Benefits
Pay rate is $15 per hour. This position is full-time (40 hrs per week) and may last up to 6 months. Work schedule is 7 am - 4 pm Monday through Thursday or similar (four 10-hour days per week). Shared housing is available (housing includes access to internet, an indoor kitchen, and all utilities; available sleeping spaces may be indoors, outdoors, private, or shared). Paid on-the-job training including the option to certify in wilderness medicine is provided. For crew members currently enrolled in college or graduate school, staff support is available for independent studies.
Dates of Service
The target conservation corps crew season runs from April to October. The crew season will begin on or around April 30th and run through October 30th. Start and end dates are somewhat flexible for crew members.
Job Start Date: 4/30/2022
Application Deadline: 3/24/2022
Additional Information: Apply at https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=1151751&d=ExternalCareerSite&r=5000822858006&_fromPublish=true#/