What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Landscape Technician position at National Audubon Society, Inc.?
Position Summary
The Seasonal Landscape Technician will maintain the landscaping and grounds at the Vermont Green Mountain Audubon Center during the spring, summer, and early fall seasons. This role works one day/week and is a seasonal position from May 12, 2025 through early October 17, 2025.
This role is based on-site at our Green Mountain Audubon Center in Huntington, Vermont.
Compensation:
$15.00 - $18.00 / hour
Additional Job Description
Essential Functions
Responsible for weekly lawn maintenance at the Center. Weekly mowing will include several hiking trails, a playing field, picnic areas and the yard around the office building. Will also manage mower maintenance to include regular checking of gas, oil and other fluids.
Responsible for weed whacking around gardens, near educational signage and the office building on a weekly basis.
Additionally, weed whacking for specified hiking trails on a bi-weekly basis (or more often, if necessary) throughout the season.
Weekly weeding, edging, watering and general care of all wildlife gardens near the office building. More regular watering may be required if there are dry stretches of weather.
Responsible for picking up trash and keeping our trailheads from the parking areas and across the street from the Sugarhouse Parking Area from becoming overgrown. Position will maintain the trail heads for easy and safe access to the trails system by the public.
Responsible for ensuring trail maps and other promotional materials are fully stocked and updated at all kiosks on a weekly basis.
May work with volunteers throughout the season on various garden and/or grounds projects.
Qualifications and Experience
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must have experience operating a lawn tractor.
Experience driving a farm tractor, a plus.
Comfortable using hand and power tools as well as the grounds maintenance equipment.
Self-motivated, detailed-oriented with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Must wear all necessary safety equipment provided by Audubon when operating mowers, tractor and other Center equipment. This includes chaps, ear protection, gloves, helmet etc.
Physical Requirements: (e.g., lifting, reaching, climb, push/pull, etc.)
Able to do several hours of physical labor including raking, weed-whacking, shoveling, trash collection, mowing etc.
Ability to lift up-to 60 pounds, with or without accommodation.
Ability to lift, reach, climb, push, pull, and carry, with or without accommodation.
Willingness to work outdoors in variable weather conditions on uneven terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.
Must be knowledgeable about, and committed to, the Audubon mission and the conservation of birds, other wildlife and their habitats.
EEO Statement
The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.
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Salary : $15 - $18
