Wild Toledo Native Landscape Technician

Hiring Organization: Toledo Zoo & Aquarium
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: Toledo, OH
Application Due Date: May 30, 2024

Wild Toledo Native Landscape Technician

(Part-Time)

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Under limited supervision, the Wild Toledo Native Landscape Technician will work with the Wild Toledo Coordinator and Wild Toledo Native Landscape designer to perform a variety of duties related to the operation of Wild Toledo’s native landscaping initiative. Candidate will report to the Wild Toledo Coordinator. Landscape sites span a variety of locations including the Toledo Zoo campus as well as municipalities, schools, corporations, and private residences throughout the region. The Toledo Zoo is an EOE and a drug/alcohol free work place.

Description

  • Routine tasks include landscape site preparation, organization of plant inventory, plant installation, mulching, pruning, weeding, use of small power equipment, and record keeping.
  • Technicians will be cross-trained on all other Wild Toledo initiatives to provide occasional coverage and a wider range of experience and skills.
  • Traveling to various locations throughout the NW Ohio and SE Michigan Areas
  • Some to minimal travel over an hour away in a day.
  • Expected to work in regular field conditions that may include heat, humidity, rain, insect bites, and stings.
  • Preference will be given to current biology students as well as those with degrees in the field.
  • Some weekend work required

Qualifications (Required):

  • Weekend availability
  • Must be at least 21 years of age,
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license
  • Must be insurable by the Zoo’s fleet insurance carrier.

 

The Toledo Zoo is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, genetic information, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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