Natural Areas Student Aide, SC1NATAABIOLO (SU26)
College of DuPage
•Onsite
About The Position
This is a student position at the College of DuPage. The Natural Areas Student Aide will assist the Prairie Manager in the maintenance of Natural Areas on campus. This includes tasks such as trail maintenance, invasive species eradication, brush removal, seed collection and processing, prescribed burning preparations, planting and watering, organizing workspaces, weeding, litter pickup, and assisting with volunteer events.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours for Fall/Spring semester or 1 credit hour for Summer semester.
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above. If a first semester student, GPA requirement is waived.
- If a Student qualifies for Federal Work Study, the Student will be hired as a Federal Work Study employee to utilize these funds.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Some knowledge of landscape/garden maintenance is required.
- Driver's License Req
- COD Training
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Hazardous Communications
- Ladder Safety
- Driver Safety
- Hand & Power Tool Safety
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Compliance Training
- Should be able to be outdoors and walk on uneven terrain.
- Dress to be outdoors and to get dirty. Layers are suggested to acclimate to changing weather.
- Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required.
- Long pants are required, no shorts.
- This student position requires the following test/tests: Physical, Background Check, Driver's License verification.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience is desired, but not necessary required.
Responsibilities
- Assist Prairie Manager in the maintenance of Natural Areas on campus.
- Assist with maintenance and repair of trails.
- Assist with eradication of invasive plant species.
- Assist with brush removal and disposal.
- Assist with collection, processing, and distribution of seed.
- Assist with prescribed burning and burn preparations.
- Assist with growing, planting, and watering plants.
- Assist with organizing workspaces and record keeping.
- Assist with weeding and seed cutting.
- Assist with picking up litter in and around Natural Areas.
- Assist with volunteer workdays, tours, and special events.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Student Rate 1 - $15.00 per hour
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
