Grounds and Buildings Technician (Irrigation) - Internal Candidate
About The Position
White Oak conserves and sustains some of the earth's rarest wild animals through innovative training, research, education, and conservation breeding programs that contribute to the survival of wildlife in nature. The conservation programs span 600 acres along the St. Mary’s River in northeast Florida, surrounded by 22,000 acres of mixed forest and wetlands that make up the beautiful White Oak property. Founded in 1982, White Oak leads professional efforts to improve veterinary care, develop holistic animal management techniques, and better understand the biology of critically endangered species by providing excellent care and managing conservation programs for over 30 species of imperiled wildlife in large, naturalistic habitats. White Oak Mission: Saving endangered wildlife and habitats through sustainable populations, expanding education initiatives, and responsible land stewardship. The Grounds and Buildings Technician (Irrigation) is responsible for landscaping, lawn care, irrigation maintenance, and exterior facility maintenance across White Oak Conservation property.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge and experience using landscape equipment, semi-heavy equipment, and associated tools to perform work such as weed eaters, pressure washers, and chainsaws.
- Ability to operate without direct supervision and be self-motivated, persistent, confident, tenacious, and take pride in work.
- Outstanding attention to detail.
- Dependable, trustworthy, and neatly groomed.
- Must have valid Florida or Georgia drivers’ license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with irrigation and horticulture landscapes preferred.
Responsibilities
- Landscape maintenance – mowing, edging, blowing, pruning, and manicuring landscape, mulching plant beds, laying sod, herbicide applications, etc.
- Prepare exterior of facilities and lodging before and during guest use.
- Pressure wash decks, exterior furniture, exterior of facilities, walkways, etc.
- Operate powered equipment such as mowers, farm tractors, backhoe, chainsaws, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
- Clean exterior windows and furniture.
- Irrigation operation and minor repairs.
- Clean gutters and roofs of designated buildings.
- Gather and split firewood.
- Mowing horse riding trails, interior woods roads, and walking trails.
- Grading and repairs to driveways.
- Pest control for areas not included in pest control contract.
- Tennis court maintenance.
- Swimming pool and spa maintenance.
- Assist Culinary Team with garden operations when needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
