Eco Zone Gardener (9+ month Seasonal)

Description

• Work with Deputy Director to train people on more dangerous or complicated equipment tools and equipment such as chainsaw, chipper, tractor, and weed harvester
• Complete zone survey on a regular basis and, in consultation with the Supervisor, make plans for upcoming work
• Maintain vehicles, tools, equipment, and shared workspaces as per standards set out by supervisor; communicate issues with vehicle, tool, and equipment safety to supervisor as they arise
• Remove litter and clear blocked drains
• Health and Safety Comply with relevant health and safety legislation and regulation and organizational policies. Manages risk including the identification of hazards, assessment of risks and implementation of control measures. Manages own safety and that of others.
• Travel to various parts of the Park as needed to carry out duties
• Cut, clear, and remove debris in landscape as a result of storms or general tree aging
• Facilitate science in the park by coordinating with students, schools, universities, and governmental organizations
• Interact with the public to help resolve issues, provide information, and answer general park questions
• Decision Making & Problem Solving: Alerts others to possible problems in a timely fashion. Seeks support to solve problems. Offers possible solutions. Acts on solutions selected and decisions made as directed.
• Remove snow from assigned areas as needed
• Assist crews from LMO and M&O when necessary for emergencies, special events or special projects
• Prune trees and shrubs as required for project goals, safety, and aesthetics
• Install, maintain, and/or remove fencing, woodchips, signage, and rustic rails
• Remove hazards in the park and/or mitigates hazardous situations
• Record daily records of work completed and time in/time out and works with Supervisor to make sure these are entered into the work tracking database
• Keep an inventory of tools and equipment and communicate with supervisor about additional tool and equipment needs
• Prepare and maintain planting sites by clearing and removing debris, raking and leveling soil, implementing erosion control techniques, and/or digging holes
• Coordinate, track, lead, and document work completed by volunteers and interns in Prospect Park
• Operate vehicles (e.g., truck, utility vehicle, tractor), power equipment (e.g., chainsaw, string trimmer, mower, brush hog, woodchipper, and hedge trimmer), and various hand tools safely
• Participate in vegetation control in all areas of the park by hand-pulling, using power tools, and assisting with and/or overseeing herbicide application

Requirements

• Results and Impact Focus: Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and highly motivated to consistently produce high quality work and achieve desired outcomes and results.
• Work is normally performed in the field which subjects the employee to various external elements including potentially adverse weather conditions and involves frequent exposure to challenging elements such as extreme dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, loud noises, chemicals, etc. Additionally, involves some exposure to moderate risk of accident/injury requiring following basic safety precautions, and exposure to potentially hazardous substances, or other significant job environmental risks
• A valid Driver’s License
• Technology: Proficient with automated technologies that support area of responsibility including G-Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Communication: Superior verbal communication skills with the ability to positively engage with and impart key information to members of the public.
• Requires communicating information with co-workers, stakeholders and/or the public; reading correspondence, instructions and/or technical documents; writing correspondence and/or reports and filling in forms
• Requires manual labor with significant physical exertion (consistent need to lift, push, pull, carry, etc. over 50 lbs.). May require special safety precautions, such as working around moving parts, machines or with irritant chemicals, and may require use of protective clothing or gear
• Machinery Operation: Competence in mechanized equipment and safe vehicle operation is essential. The ability to safely operate and maintain various vehicles and equipment including but not limited to chainsaws, utility vehicles, weed whackers, skid steers, and tractors is required.
• Requires operating a motor vehicle; operating equipment where carelessness could result in injury; standing for extended periods of time, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, lifting, pushing, pulling and/or crawling; using of manual dexterity and fine motor skills and identifying and distinguishing colors and shades of color
• A minimum of one (1) to three (3) year landscape management and ecological restoration experience in a public park setting; or a minimum of two (2) years’ experience without a degree
• Record on a regular basis progress towards goals laid out in zone surveys
• A NYS Pesticide Applicator or Technician License preferred
• Two-year college degree in Biology, Ecology, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Fisheries related field, or Certificate in Horticulture
• Landscape Management Knowledge: Proficient in plant identification for northeast US region, use of landscape tools, experience with ecological restoration and/or sustainable ecological horticulture. Proper planting and pruning techniques.
• Self-Management: Ability to work independently or as a member of the team, ability to be detailed-oriented, and ability to manage stress effectively in a fast-pace environment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance