Preserve Attendant - The Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• General landscape maintenance including planting and transplanting, pruning trees and shrubs, watering, mulching, mowing, grooming, raking, hoeing, digging, chipping, weeding, fertilizing, and edging.
• General site remediation and cleanup including removal of invasive plant species, garbage, trash, and stabilization of degraded areas to prepare for site restoration activities.
• General cleanup and equipment maintenance such as picking up trash and compost, removing refuse, tidying up tool and equipment storage areas.
• Trail maintenance and assist with other general small construction projects.
• Safely operate small equipment such as ATVs, leaf blowers, mowers, chainsaw, and weed eaters.
• Off-site collection of casuarina wood, leaf litter, and other materials as needed.
• Report any tool or equipment problems to the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Work safely without injury to self, others, property or plants.
• Interact with staff, volunteers, visitors and the public in a friendly and respectful manner including responding to inquiries and requests.
• Assist with lath house and nursery related activities.
• Assist with support for special events and other projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Preserve Manager.

Required Skills

• General knowledge of small tools and equipment preferred.
• Some landscape maintenance experience preferred.
• A valid driver’s license.
• 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.