Preserve Attendant

Responsibilities

• General landscape maintenance including planting and transplanting, pruning trees and shrubs, watering, mulching, mowing, grooming, raking, hoeing, digging, chipping, weeding, fertilizing, and edging.
• Clearing and maintenance of nature trails
• Removal of invasive species
• Off-site collection of casuarina wood, leaf litter, and other materials as needed
• General cleanup and equipment maintenance such as picking up trash and compost, removing refuse, tidying up tool and equipment storage areas
• Cleaning paths, and sharpening and maintaining tools and equipment.
• Safely operate small equipment such as ATVs, leaf blowers, mowers, chainsaws, and weed eaters.
• Keep tools, supplies, vehicles, and work areas clean and organized.
• Report any tool or equipment problems to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Work safely without injury to self, others, property, or plants
• Assist with lath house related activities.
• Interact daily with staff, volunteers, visitors and the public in a friendly and respectful manner.
• Assist with support for special events and other projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Preserve Manager

Requirements and Qualifications

• General knowledge of small tools and equipment is preferred.
• Some landscape maintenance experience is preferred.
• Must be reliable.
• Some knowledge and experience in Customer Service.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Own transportation.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able and willing to work outdoors when the weather is hot, humid, or cold.