Natural Resources Technician 2 (Portage Lakes) - 20053331
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 Portage Lakes State Park in Summit County . The address is 5031 Manchester Road, Akron, OH 44319. To learn more about Portage Lakes State Park please visit Portage Lakes 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 and vehicles
- 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.
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.
General Maintenance
Technical Skills: Natural Resources, Plumbing Trade, Carpentry Trade, Electrical Trade Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Adaptability Organization Natural Resources Agency Contact Name and Information Lyndon Cornish - [email protected] or 1-614-265-6461 Unposting Date Feb 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PM Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Akron Compensation $20.85/hr Schedule Full-time Work Hours Hours will vary (incl nights/wknds) Classified Indicator Classified Union OCSEA Primary Job Skill General Maintenance Technical Skills Carpentry Trade, Natural Resources, Plumbing Trade, Electrical Trade Professional Skills Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus Agency Overview 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.Recommended Jobs
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