Conservation Aide **Dubuque County** 1 Positions ID: 2025-00073 Posted On 01/20/2026 **Job Overview** **Description** The Conservation Aide will, under the general supervision of the Executive Director, assist in the maintenance and development of all parks, preserves, and management areas under the jurisdiction of the Dubuque County Conservation Board. This is a seasonal position, with varied hours up to a maximum of 40 hours per week. **Job Duties** + Performs routine maintenance of facilities and grounds, and equipment; including mowing, refuse and debris removal and painting. + Assists in the construction, installation, removal and repair of facilities. + Operates various hand and power tools, vehicles, tractors and mowing equipment. + Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and vehicles. + Reports problems with facilities, grounds or equipment to Director, Deputy Director or Park Rangers. + Will be trained to perform public relation tasks and to provide information to area users. + Performs other duties as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications** + High School Graduate; must be at least 18 years old. + Must be authorized to work in the United States. Dubuque County does not sponsor work visas or provide immigration sponsorship. + Valid Driver’s License-Some working knowledge of tools, equipment, and methods used in the park and recreation setting. + Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. + Ability to work with limited supervision. + Willingness to work a non-standard workweek; including weekends and holidays. **Supplemental Information** PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds; ability to climb steps, squat, stoop; ability to be on feet for a minimum of one hour; ability to sit in the same position for extended periods of time; ability to reach above head; ability to withstand extremes of temperature, all with or without reasonable accommodation. Primary Contact 1684871036959 Tracey Martin HR Generalist, Human Resources 563-589-4441 Phone Phone Phone 563-587-3836 Fax HumanResources@dubuquecountyiowa.gov Email True False True **Job Details** Categories Government/Public Service Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Pay/Salary $15.00 - $16.00 Hourly Company ID 975 Job REQ # 2025-00073 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20260120 End Date 20260224 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Conservation Grounds Maintenance Dubuque County **Share this Job** Dubuque County **About the Company** The Dubuque County Courthouse was built in 1891. The Courthouse serves as the center of County Government offices, and is a dominant landmark in the downtown Dubuque area. It is located at 720 Central Avenue in Dubuque.