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City of Miami (FL) - Miami, FL
posted 4 days ago
About the position
This is a part-time position responsible for assisting with the care and maintenance of natural areas and areas designated as City of Miami Natural Forest Communities. Work involves assisting with exotic plant species removal, ecosystem restoration activities, and trimming and removing trees in order to advance efforts of restoration, conservation and stewardship by the Natural Areas Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. An incumbent will also be responsible for planting trees, cutting grass, removing weeds, raking, and trash collection. General supervision is received from the Senior Park Naturalist or designee.
Responsibilities
- Restoring and enhancing natural areas through propagating, trimming, cutting, planting, transplanting, and fertilizing different shrubs, flowers, and plants, as instructed.
- Driving pick-up trucks with trailer and motorized carts.
- Operating hand mowers, riding mowers, edge trimmers, edgers, and related equipment in the maintenance of a park.
- Operating hand and power spray equipment in spraying grasses and shrubbery to control growth, disease and insects.
- Assisting in maintaining a list of different varieties and species in natural areas.
- Assisting with propagation and re-establishment of native material within the park for use in other parks and public areas.
- Conducting hands-on exotic removal requirement based on project needs and timeline.
- Performing maintenance and light cleaning such as picking up trash, pulling weeds, vacuuming, dusting, tidying restrooms, sweeping and mopping.
- Services and performs minor repair on equipment used in parks.
- Performing other related work, as required.
Requirements
- A high school diploma and six (6) months experience working in the areas of farming, horticulture, landscaping, nursery, or other related activities.
- Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E), however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented.
- Previous experience in the maintenance, enhancement and restoration of natural areas is preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma and six (6) months of the required experience.
