Seasonal Landscape Technician

BIRMINGHAM ZOO INC • Birmingham, AL

4d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The Seasonal Landscape Technician will perform functions to maintain daily and weekly landscape standards around the Birmingham Zoo property. Under direction of Maintenance Manager and Landscape Supervisor, the Landscape Technician is responsible for installation of landscape projects and aesthetic quality of the Zoo. Work is evaluated by management team through visual assessments of results achieved, as well as working within time constraints.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of field experience preferred.
• Must have an eye for detail and initiative to provide a quality appearance at the Zoo.
• Ability to operate landscape equipment, tractors and trailers or the ability to learn.
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate with others to provide deliverables on an agreed upon deadline.
• Ability to think critically and demonstrated time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
• Must have basic competency in computer skills.
• Must have organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Must have current negative TB test and provide documentation, or be willing to have a TB test.
• Must be willing to us Zoo vehicles and occasionally travel locally.
• Must have a current valid drivers license with no prior traffic violations (within the last five years).

Nice To Haves

• Strong interest in advancing the conservation missions of zoos and aquariums.
• High self-motivation and a detail-oriented work ethic.
• Professional, positive, and enthusiastic demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily routine landscape work such as, mowing, weed eating, edging, blowing and other duties under direction of the Maintenance Manager or Landscape Supervisor.
• Performs inspections of Zoo grounds and external appearance on a regular basis, and reports any landscape or general appearance issues to Maintenance Manager, Landscape Supervisor, or Landscape Lead.
• Operates equipment including commercial mowers, blowers, trimmers, edgers, chainsaws, tillers, tractors, and trailers.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED