Location: Bradenton,FL, USA
Work Location: Robinson Preserve 1704 99th Street NW Bradenton, FL 34209.
Work hours: 10hr shifts (Saturday-Sunday 7am-5:30pm) OR three 8 hr shifts (Saturday-Monday 7:30am-4pm)
OR
Work Location: Rye Preserve 905 Rye Wilderness Trail Parrish, FL 34219 and/or Emerson Point Preserve 5801 17th Street West Palmetto, FL 34221.
Work Hours: Saturday and Sunday 7:00-5:30 (10 hour shift) or Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7:00-3:30 (8 hour shift)
This is a part time position. Days and times will vary and will include weekends not to exceed 27 hours per week.
Performs tasks related to visitor services in preserves, maintenance of recreational infrastructure, site safety and security at select preserves under the Management of the Manatee County Natural Resources Department, Resource Management Division. Work is performed at several locations within the Resource Management inventory.
Working Conditions
Indoor office and outdoor field environment. Performs strenuous work in varying and adverse weather conditions. Traverses uneven or rugged terrain. High noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs. alone and up to 50 lbs. with assistance. Regularly required to drive county vehicles as part of the duties of the job. Able to climb and descend equipment and ladders. Able to bend, stoop, crawl, and reach. Position requires visual acuity and depth perception, as well as ability to hear and identify sounds.
Essential Functions
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
Properly applies chemicals, including herbicides, surfactant, and diluents and according to product label to targeted invasive-exotic plants to maintain the functional integrity of native plant communities. Records and maintains chemical inventory and records of chemical applications. Stores and disposes of chemicals according to applicable federal, state and local rules and regulations.
Conducts daily maintenance activities including mowing, cleaning restrooms and other facilities, trash removal, and minor building and equipment repairs. Operates and maintains related equipment, such as carts, UTVs, electric gates, and power tools.
Promotes department programs to the public. Provides information and education to visitors. Enforces preserve rules.
Responsible for property surveillance. Reports unauthorized access and vandalism to proper law enforcement agencies and supervisor.
Handles cash sales and camping registration when needed during camping season.
Follows all established safety standards and procedures in order to protect self, other employees, and the public in wilderness or parks settings. Thinks and acts quickly, calmly, and appropriately in emergency situations. Uses correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
Performs computer data entry.
Attends job-specific training classes as assigned by supervisor.
Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.High school diploma or equivalent.
One (1) or more years of experience in landscape maintenance, parks/grounds/ facilities maintenance, Law enforcement or Code enforcement.
Valid driver license required, with valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of hire.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience working with volunteers and visitors in outdoor settings.
Ability and willingness to work outside in the heat and other strenuous conditions.
Excellent customer service skills for interacting with preserve visitors.
Ability to follow daily instructions with attention for detail.
Ability to keep records and fill out basic reports.