Orange County Conservation Corp Corpsmember - Work Experience
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To apply please submit interest to your OC Workforce Solutions Center Career Counselor
Location | Education Required | Compensation | Experience Required | # of Openings | Shift Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2161 S. Dupont Drive, Anaheim, CA 92806 | None | Minimum Wage | None | 20 | 29 hours per week |
Must be 18 – 24 years old.
Job Summary:
The Orange County Conservation Corps serves young, at-risk adults through employment, training and educational programs that build self-sufficiency and benefit the community through conservation-driven projects. The OCCC’s approach to employability teaches teamwork and cooperation by utilizing work projects that are beneficial to the community and the environment.
Essential Job Duties:
Conservation Projects
Tree planting and plant installation
Erosion control, trail improvements, and habitat restoration
Fire fuel reduction
Litter abatement
Homeless camp removal
Minor construction
Maintenance
Renovation of public access structures and streets
Painting and repairs
Rebuilding public lands equipment and fencing
Landscape improvements and restoration
Recycling
Develop recycling awareness and learn recycling concepts
Collect and sort recyclable commodities (e-Waste, waste tires, beverage containers, used oil)
Public outreach at community events and participation in outreach programs
Emergency Response
Assist on clean-up projects resulting from fires, floods, earthquakes, and oil spills
Adhere to safety and professional work practices
Requirements/Qualifications:
Ability to lift between 25-50 lbs.
Participation in Corps functions and workshops
Non-high school grads must enroll into OCCC/JMSC High School Diploma Program
Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Must be willing to perform physical labor in a team setting
Work Experience Skills Developed:
Conservation Projects
Maintenance Work
Recycling Work
Emergency Response Projects
Adhere to safety and professional work practices
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday: 6:45am – 2:45 pm
Uniform:
OCCC uniform includes Corps shirt, pants, safety vest, sweater, helmet, and other necessary PPE
This WIOA Title I financially assisted program or activity is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need special assistance to participate in this program, please call (866) 500-6587. TDD/TTY users, please call the California Relay Service at (800) 735-2922 or 711. Please call 72 hours in advance to allow the OC Workforce Solutions Center to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this program.
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