Trail & Preserve Technician — Outdoor Stewardship

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill; Harrodsburg (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is seeking a Preserve Technician to support the Preserve Manager in caring for SVPH’s 30+ mile trail system, signage, and habitat stewardship. Responsibilities include vegetation management, trail maintenance, and assisting with invasive species programs and wildlife surveys.

Candidates should have experience with outdoor manual labor, tractors, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with tractors, hand tools and outdoor manual labor.
• Experience with trail building and maintenance preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, problem solving skills, and a positive attitude.
• Must possess a valid Pesticide Applicator License with Kentucky Department of Agriculture or acquire one within first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assure visitor safety by maintaining accurate trail signage and regularly trimming vegetation to maintain sign visibility.
• Regularly clean, maintain and trim vegetation around trail user facilities including the bird blind, observation deck, benches and picnic tables.
• Clear encroaching vegetation from the trail system and trim trees to maintain sightlines along the trail system
• Plan and implement changes to trail routes and surfaces to improve grade and drainage
• Safely and responsibly uses chainsaws, hand tools and/or large equipment to clear downed trees, storm damage and other hazards from the trail system
• Perform manual and chemical invasive species management with hand tools, power tools, UTVs and tractors.
• Assist with research and wildlife surveys as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Trail maintenance

Outdoor manual labor

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Degree in natural resource management or related field

Tools

Tractors

Hand tools

Chainsaws

UTVs

Power tools

Job description

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is seeking a Preserve Technician to support the Preserve Manager in caring for SVPH’s 30+ mile trail system, signage, and habitat stewardship. Responsibilities include vegetation management, trail maintenance, and assisting with invasive species programs and wildlife surveys.

Candidates should have experience with outdoor manual labor, tractors, and strong communication skills.