Wildlife Habitat & Grounds Specialist

SAN-Diego-Humane-Society; Ramona (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego Humane Society is hiring a full-time Wildlife Grounds Specialist for our Project Wildlife team on the Ramona campus. This role performs routine and project-based maintenance of plants, gardens, and habitats, while supporting irrigation and landscape health.

You will operate tools and equipment, collaborate with wildlife staff, and ensure safety and compliance across grounds and animal areas. Negotiable pay based on experience; 40 hours weekly, onsite.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year of experience in horticulture/landscaping/groundskeeping/irrigation/or related fields is required.
• Experience safely using power tools and saws is required.
• Experience with Southern California native plants and drought-tolerant landscaping is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be approved to drive for work.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and project-based maintenance of plants, gardens, landscaped areas, orchards, and grounds on the Ramona campus.
• Maintain campus roads, paths, and work zones; support landscape health and invasive species control.
• Manage irrigation installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for efficient watering.
• Operate landscaping tools and equipment and support habitat features and enclosure areas.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Plant identification

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Saws

Irrigation equipment

Tractors/Skid steers (training)

Job description

San Diego Humane Society is hiring a full-time Wildlife Grounds Specialist for our Project Wildlife team on the Ramona campus. This role performs routine and project-based maintenance of plants, gardens, and habitats, while supporting irrigation and landscape health.

You will operate tools and equipment, collaborate with wildlife staff, and ensure safety and compliance across grounds and animal areas. Negotiable pay based on experience; 40 hours weekly, onsite.