Conservation Technician jobs in Burnsville, MN

Conservation Technician maintains the authenticity and overall appearance of art objects. Conducts analysis to determine appropriate method for cleaning and repairing objects. Being a Conservation Technician may require an associate's degree or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Additionally, Conservation Technician relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Seasonal Veterans Corps Field Crew Member/Leader
  • Conservation Corps
  • Mankato, MN FULL_TIME
  • Position: Seasonal Veterans Corps Field Crew Member/Leader (AmeriCorps, ages 18 - 35)

    Location: St. Paul, Mankato, Duluth, or Rochester, MN
        This is not a residential program; participants must secure housing preferably near the crew location

    Service Term: May - December 2024

    Position Summary: AmeriCorps Veterans Corps Field Crews serve outdoors restoring habitat, managing natural resources, and responding to natural disasters or community needs. In addition to these tasks members will work with the Veterans Corps Manager to attend sessions on transitioning to civilian life and connecting to veteran services and resources. The Field Crew program prioritizes personal and professional growth while teaching hands-on conservation skills in the field. Members develop technical skills throughout their term while completing challenging and impactful conservation projects.  Members will be trained in a wide variety or skills and receive nationally recognized certifications and opportunities to network with professionals.  Natural resources projects vary by region and crew location, but may include:
    • Invasive species management
    • Stream bank stabilization, erosion control
    • Prescribed burning
    • Trail construction & maintenance
    • Tree planting
    • Basic carpentry
    • Wild land fire suppression
    • Emergency response
    Projects are in partnership with public land management agencies such as the State Department of Natural Resources, US Fish & Wildlife Service, National Park Service, cities, counties, and trail associations. Projects are physically challenging and team-oriented and occur throughout the Midwest, including urban and wilderness settings. There will be out-of-town assignments, requiring camping for 4 – 12 consecutive days, frequency depends on project schedules. Crews are led by Crew Leaders and supervised by Regional staff and a Veterans Corps Manager.

    Duties & Responsibilities
    • Complete natural resources service projects in cooperation with fellow members safely, effectively, and efficiently and to the satisfaction and specifications of the project host
    • Abide by Corps program safety regulations as well as applicable federal/state/municipal law and OSHA requirements; communicate any safety concerns and incidents
    • Contribute actively to the team to complete projects, demonstrating a commitment to the Corps values of safety, service, respect, equity and community, as well as justice, diversity, and inclusion.
    • Positive attitude, desire to learn new skills, interest in community service; represent Conservation Corps in positive manner in public
    • Serve a minimum of 1,700 hours and complete the entire service term per the start and end dates listed on the Member Service Agreement
    • Complete and approve timecards and other required reports and paperwork in timely manner
     
    Hours & Schedule
    Schedules can vary, depending on crew location. Crew members should expect to be scheduled for at least 40 hours of service per week. A typical schedule is Monday – Thursday, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM, including a mandatory 30 minute lunch break which does not count towards service hours. Overnight travel (4 – 12 consecutive days) is often required for service projects. Some special assignments (including wildfire response and other emergency response assignments) may require members to deploy for several weeks at a time.  

    Training & Development
    The Corps provides orientation and skills training at the start of the program year, and additional region or project specific training throughout the service term that may include:
    • AmeriCorps benefits
    • S130 & S190 Firefighter training and red card certification training
    • Chainsaw, brush saw and pole saw operations
    • Safety and risk management
    • Power and hand tool safety and maintenance
    • First Aid and CPR
    • MN Safety Council defensive driving
    • Trailer operation and safety
    • Invasive species management/herbicide application
    • Plant identification
    • Leave No Trace principles.
    • Veteran resources
    • Diversity, equity, and inclusion
    No more than 20% of total service hours will be spent on training and development activities.

    Benefits:
    • Living Allowance: $2,400/month (member), $2,600/month (leader)
    • Education Award: up to $3,477.50, if eligible and upon successful completion of program
    • Student loan forbearance (on qualifying student loans)
    • Health insurance
    • Childcare assistance
    • Training, certifications, networking
    Qualifications
    • Honorably served in the US military
    • Ability and desire to work well with others in a team setting, outdoors and in all weather conditions
    • Commitment to upholding Corps values of safety, service, respect, equity, and community
    • Dedication to complete the full term of AmeriCorps service
    • Ability to perform the Essential Service Functions, which include but are not limited to:
      • Long (10 hour) days of shoveling, digging, and swinging heavy tools repetitively
      • Long (10 hour) days of chainsawing / brush sawing
      • Heavy lifting, bending, and carrying up to 50 pounds
      • Walking and working on steep or uneven terrain
      • Working in extremes of heat or cold 
     
    • Flexible schedule to accommodate week-long out of town assignments and emergency response
    • Must be a US Citizen, US National, or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien of the US
    • Must pass a criminal history check consisting of a National Sex Offender Public Website check, a state criminal history check, and a fingerprint-based FBI check. 
    • High school degree, GED, or willingness to work towards obtaining a GED
     
    Other Information
    Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

    Questions?
    Contact our recruitment team at recruit@conservationcorps.org
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Seasonal Outdoor Education Crew Member/Leader
  • Conservation Corps
  • Saint Paul, MN FULL_TIME
  • Position: Seasonal Outdoor Education Crew Member/Leader (AmeriCorps, ages 19-25) Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN This is not a residential program; participants must secure housing near the crew lo...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Outdoor Skills Instructor
  • Conservation Corps
  • Saint Paul, MN FULL_TIME
  • Position: Outdoor Skills Instructor (AmeriCorps, ages 18 - 35) Location: Saint Paul, MN This is not a residential program; participants must secure housing near the crew location Service Term: 450-hou...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Automotive Technician with Luther Kia
  • Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP)
  • Inver Grove Heights, MN FULL_TIME
  • Kia Retailers are offering skilled and experienced military Veterans with the opportunity to begin an inspiring career as a Kia Certified Service Technician. To support this Kia Retailer initiative, K...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Automotive Technician with Kia of Mankato
  • Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP)
  • Mankato, MN FULL_TIME
  • Kia Retailers are offering skilled and experienced military Veterans with the opportunity to begin an inspiring career as a Kia Certified Service Technician. To support this Kia Retailer initiative, K...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Outdoor Education Crew Member/Leader
  • Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa
  • Saint Paul, MN FULL_TIME
  • Position: Outdoor Education Crew Member/Leader (AmeriCorps, ages 18-25)Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul, MNThis is not a residential program; participants must secure housing near the crew location.Serv...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Audio Video Design Engineer - Commercial/Judicial
  • Advanced Systems Integration LLC
  • Burnsville, MN
  • Job Description Job Description ASI is currently accepting applications for an experienced Commercial Audio Video System...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Technician l - Security
  • Paladin Technologies
  • Burnsville, MN
  • Paladin Technologies is a premiere complex systems integrator that designs and deploys sophisticated systems technology ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Technician ll - Service
  • Paladin Technologies
  • Burnsville, MN
  • Paladin Technologies is a premiere complex systems integrator that designs and deploys sophisticated systems technology ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Quality Engineer in Aerospace Industry
  • CPP- Minneapolis
  • Bloomington, MN
  • Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join our Quality team. This position re...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Mechanical Technician
  • Kurita America Inc.
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Overview: Kurita America is part of the Kurita Group, one of the leading water solutions providers in the world. Establi...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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AutoCAD Designer/Drafter
  • Fieldstone Family Homes Inc
  • Burnsville, MN
  • Job Description Job Description Fieldstone Family Homes, Inc is an established custom residential new construction home ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Maintenance Technician
  • Marriott International, Inc
  • Mendota Heights, MN
  • Job Number 24031922 Job Category Engineering & Facilities Location Courtyard Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport, 1352 Northlan...
  • 2/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Facility Technician
  • ABM Industries
  • Bloomington, MN
  • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of duties that are required...
  • 2/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

Burnsville (/ˈbɜːrnzvɪl/) is a city 15 miles (24 km) south of downtown Minneapolis in Dakota County in the State of Minnesota. The city lies on the south bank of the Minnesota River, upstream from its confluence with the Mississippi River. Burnsville and nearby suburbs form the southern portion of Minneapolis–Saint Paul, the fifteenth largest metropolitan area in the United States, with about 3.6 million residents. According to the 2010 census, the population is 61,481. Burnsville has many attractions, including its regional mall, Burnsville Center. The city is also a recreational attraction w...
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Income Estimation for Conservation Technician jobs
$51,486 to $60,547
Burnsville, Minnesota area prices
were up 1.4% from a year ago

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