Wild Toledo Nursery Technician

Toledo Zoo•Toledo, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium has been educating, inspiring, and providing enjoyment to our community for over 100 years. Our Wild Toledo team is currently seeking a Wild Toledo Nursery Technician. This position is a PT non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Under limited supervision, the Wild Toledo Nursery Technician will perform a variety of duties related to the operation of Wild Toledo’s Native Plant Nursery. Routine tasks include the culture and propagation of over 500 species of native plants, assisting with retail sales and customer interactions, and engaging with the public during educational outreach events. This position will also support Wild Toledo’s native lepidopteran conservation initiatives by assisting with captive husbandry, data collection, and host plant propagation. Technicians will be cross-trained on all other Wild Toledo initiatives to provide occasional coverage and a wider range of experience and skills. This role will report to Wild Toledo Coordinator.

Requirements

Expected to work in regular field conditions that may include heat, humidity, rain, insect bites, and stings.
Weekend availability.
Must be at least 18+ years of age.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to be insured through Zoo fleet carrier.
The Toledo Zoo is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana.

Nice To Haves

Current biology or horticulture students
Degrees in biology or horticulture

Responsibilities

Culture and propagation of over 500 species of native plants
Assisting with retail sales and customer interactions
Engaging with the public during educational outreach events
Assisting with captive husbandry, data collection, and host plant propagation for native lepidopteran conservation initiatives
Cross-training on all other Wild Toledo initiatives for occasional coverage and a wider range of experience and skills