Wild Toledo Native Landscape Technician

Toledo Zoo; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium in Toledo, OH is seeking a part-time Wild Toledo Native Landscape Technician to support its native landscaping initiative. This role involves fieldwork in diverse outdoor conditions across the zoo campus and regional sites. The ideal candidate is 18+, has a valid driver’s license, and is pursuing biology or horticulture studies or holds related degrees. Weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Preference for biology or horticulture students or related degrees.
• Ability to work in heat, humidity, rain, insects, and stings.
• Travel to NW Ohio and SE Michigan locations; some travel over an hour in a day.
• Some weekend work required; drug-free workplace.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the operation of Wild Toledo’s native landscaping initiative.
• Collaborate with the Wild Toledo Coordinator and Native Landscape designer on projects.
• Support landscape sites across the Toledo Zoo campus and regional locations.

Skills

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Field safety awareness

Education

Biology or horticulture student

Degree in biology/horticulture

Job description

Wild Toledo Native Landscape Technician (Part- Time)

Toledo Zoo & Aquarium

The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium has been educating, inspiring, and providing enjoyment to our community for over 100 years. Come and be a part of an organization where you can work and have fun at the same time. Our Conservation department is currently seeking a Part- Time Native Landscape Technician who is passionate about learning new things and giving our guests the best possible experience.

Under limited supervision, the Wild Toledo Landscape Technician will work with the Wild Toledo Coordinator and Wild Toledo Native Landscape designer to perform a variety of duties related to the operation of Wild Toledo’s native landscaping initiative. Landscape sites span a variety of locations including the Toledo Zoo campus as well as municipalities, schools, corporations, and private residences throughout the region.

Minimum Training and Experience

• Must be 18+ years of age.
• Must possess a valid drivers’ license and be insurable by the fleet insurance carrier.
• Preference will be given to current biology or horticulture students as well as those with degrees in the field.
• Ability to work in regular field conditions that may include heat, humidity, rain, insect bites, and stings.
• Traveling to various locations throughout the NW Ohio and SE Michigan Areas.
• Some minimal travel over an hour away in a day.
• Some weekend work required.
• The Toledo Zoo is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana.

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The Toledo Zoo is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, genetic information, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.