Seasonal Maintenance Employee (Wildlife Sanctuary)

City of Green Bay; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Green Bay is seeking a dedicated individual for grounds and trail maintenance, focusing on vegetation management and wildlife. The role involves a variety of tasks including trail maintenance, exhibit construction, and cleaning, requiring a strong background in botany or horticulture. Ideal candidates will be physically fit and possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience or training in botany, horticulture, or wildlife desirable.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license and good driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds and trail maintenance.
• Manage vegetation and wildlife, including building exhibits.
• Ensure cleanliness of facilities and safe operation of equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of botany

Knowledge of horticulture

Knowledge of wildlife practices

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vehicle operation

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Responsible for grounds and trail maintenance, vegetation and wildlife management, building cleaning, and exhibit construction.

• Performs vegetation management and forestry work including mulching, mowing, burning, watering, pruning, staking, and fence and week trees, shrubs, vines, and flowers. Performs storm damage clean up and release work. Controls invasive species including purple loosestrife, burdock, buckthorn, nettle, box elder, and night shade.
• Maintains the nature trails by laying wood chips, mowing, and replacing boardwalks, bridges, and trail signage.
• Performs wildlife management including banding and monitoring geese, checking and maintaining lagoon oxygen levels, purple martin colony, building bird nest boxes.
• Constructs and maintains indoor and outdoor animal exhibits. Maintains and replaces fences.
• Performs general maintenance including picking up litter and garbage, cleaning buildings, and painting.
• Follows all policies, procedures, and the philosophy that is set forth by the City of Green Bay Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience, training, or schooling in botany, horticulture, or wildlife desirable.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license and good driving record

A combination of equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

• Knowledge of botany, horticulture, and wildlife practices.
• Skill and ability in safely operating vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to work within a group setting. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to work the required hours of the position.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform the following activities:

• Lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, twisting, squatting, crouching, and kneeling.
• Occasional sitting, climbing, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions.

The above is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.