DEP Rain Garden Crew Member
About The Position
The Doe Fund and DEP have partnered to create a program that trains and employs New Yorkers to maintain rain gardens and green infrastructure that reduce flooding and protect neighborhood streets. Participants gain paid, hands-on experience for those interested in environmental maintenance and public works. The Rain Garden Crew Member supports day-to-day delivery of rain garden maintenance and stewardship services under the New York City Department of Environmental Protection contract. This role completes hands-on field work safely and reliably, following schedules and standards while documenting work performed and reporting site issues to the field supervisor. This is a temporary, seasonal position anticipated to conclude in November 2026.
Requirements
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and perform physical work (standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs.) throughout the day.
- Comfortable using a smartphone to take photos and complete simple logs as required.
- Ability to communicate respectfully with crew members, supervisors, and the public.
Nice To Haves
- Prior outdoor work experience in landscaping, parks maintenance, sanitation, construction, or related work preferred; willingness to learn is required.
- Valid driver’s license preferred, required if operating program vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance (planting, weeding, watering, sweeping, debris removal, sediment, landscaping, and snow removal) activities at rain gardens across assigned routes, following daily work plans and quality standards.
- Follow required safety procedures, wear required protective equipment, and use tools and equipment safely at all times.
- Use and care for tools, supplies, and equipment; help keep vehicles, tools, and materials organized and ready for daily work.
- Complete required documentation as assigned, including logging work performed and capturing time-stamped before/after photos using mobile tools. Observe site conditions and promptly report damage, safety hazards, vandalism, missing or damaged plants, and unusual conditions to the supervisor.
- Participate in community events, engage and interact with the public in a professional manner.
- Participate in training, coaching, and progress check-ins as part of the workforce development program expectations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
