Salary: $19.10 - $21.00 Hourly
Location : Burlington, VT
Job Type: Temporary Seasonal
Job Number: 8000-23-013
Department: Parks, Recreation & Waterfront
Opening Date: 02/26/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non Union
General Purpose
This position is responsible for the daily management of the City's community gardens, natural areas, and other open spaces, in coordination with the Land Steward and Community Garden Outreach Coordinator. Tasks include trimming, mowing and brushhogging. Repair and Maintenance of sheds, fences, signs etc... Leading workdays and volunteer projects. The overall purpose of this job is to help keep gardens and natural areas accessible and functional while interfacing nature based climate solutions into operational flow.
Union Affiliation: Non-Union
Pay Grade: $19.10 - $21.00 Hourly
Essential Job Functions

• General maintenance and upkeep of community garden sites including the delivery of materials, trash and debris removal, signage posting, garden infrastructure repair, tool maintenance, and vegetation management.
• Assist with larger projects in the gardens and conservation areas such as plantings, invasive species removal, and infrastructure construction and repair.
• Help lead community garden work days as needed. Coordinate vegetation management of planted and natural areas, including pruning, mulching, edging, weeding, and watering.
• Safely operate a brush hog, shredding machine, rototiller, trimmer, and other vegetation equipment.
• Monitor gardens and conservation areas for invasive species, storm damage, safety considerations, etc.
• Organize and lead volunteer groups of varying sizes for work days related to community gardens, park cleanups, invasive plant management, tree and shrub plantings, and other projects.
• Effectively communicate with the public and volunteers about project details, site specifics, safety, the mission of the Parks conservation division, and create opportunities for educational programming.
• Log project metrics and volunteer data, including number of attendees, materials used, time spent, etc.
• Position may require the operation of City vehicles and/or personal vehicles in order to conduct City business.
• Assist with other park projects and activities as needed.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Valid Driver's License. Operation of a City vehicle or personal vehicle to conduct City business without providing proof of a valid driver's license to Human Resources will not be permitted. A valid driver's license shall be defined as a current state of residence-issued license to operate a motor vehicle on public roadways. Position also requires the ability to be covered under the City's vehicle insurance policy prior to operation of any City vehicles or non-City vehicles for City business.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the fields of conservation, agriculture, land management or other related fields.
• Experience in landscaping and perennial maintenance preferred.
• Ability to work weekends as requested.
• Interest in helping manage and steward Burlington's natural areas and open spaces.
• Ability to research and identify major invasive species and apply best management practices.
• Ability to use GIS to create maps and compile data is recommended. Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to work well with others and independently.
• Exposure and interest in plant identification, dendrology, agriculture, water science, GIS, anti-racism, facilitative leadership, decolonized landscapes, soil health and permaculture.
• Willingness to learn and develop vegetation management and other skills as needed.

Additional Information
Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.
The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.
In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply.
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Temporary or Seasonal Position that is Not Eligible for City of Burlington Benefits
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I acknowledge that I must have a valid driver's license with no suspensions for the past two years.

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Do you have at least 1 year of experience with general repair work, mechanized equipment and/or land management?

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