Natural Resources Technician -(Deer Creek

Organization

Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Parks & Watercraft, Deer Creek State Park.

Pickaway County, Mount Sterling, OH (20635 State Park Rd 20, Mount Sterling, OH 43143).

$22.60 per hour with increases over the first 5.5 years, up to $25.77 per hour.

Full‑time, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. (variable).

General Maintenance.

• Commercial Driver’s License (Class
  
  A)
• Building Maintenance
• Customer Service
• Vehicle Maintenance

• Flexibility
• Teamwork
• Continuous Improvement

Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water. ODNR seeks to balance wise use and protection of natural resources for the benefit of all.

We are seeking an energetic, passionate Natural Resources Technician 3 to work at Deer Creek State Park.

• Work outdoors in some of the most beautiful parks in Ohio.
• Perform customer service functions, ensuring customer satisfaction and safety.
• Lead excavation and equipment projects.
• Maintain campground facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Maintain park equipment and vehicles.
• Interact daily with a variety of park customers.

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance after eligibility.
• Paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, 11 holidays).
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities.

• 12 months of training or experience in safety practices.
• 12 months of training or experience in shop, hand & power tools, light equipment.
• 12 months of training or experience in carpentry, electrical repair, plumbing.
• 12 months of training or experience in equipment operation, maintenance & repair (e.g., tractors with attachments).
• Valid driver’s license and valid commercial driver’s license (if operating regulated motor equipment).
• Or 6 months experience as Natural Resources Technician 2 (classification 22622).
• Or equivalent minimum class qualifications for employment.

Please submit an online application that clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications. Transcripts for all coursework or educational achievements must be uploaded by the posting deadline. Attach any required supplemental documents in the application. Failure to demonstrate qualifications will result in the application not being considered.

Coordinate any reasonable accommodation for a disability with Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator, at 614‑265‑6992 or mohammad.yakubuo.gov.

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, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Ohio is a drug‑free workplace. The use of marijuana (recreational or medical) is prohibited. Applicants may be required to submit to drug testing. A positive test will result in denial of employment.