The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to protect and care for southwest Florida ecosystems.  The Landscape Technician will report to the Facilities and Events Director.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform landscape maintenance around SCCF’s six facilities and six publicly accessible preserves, including weeding, mowing, edging, weed-whacking, trimming, and general upkeep of the landscape and natural areas
• Spread landscape materials (i.e., mulch, shell, gravel) as needed
• Assist Native Landscapes & Garden Center staff with new plantings around SCCF facilities and trails

• Perform tasks in environmentally friendly manner
• Perform tasks as appropriate to Florida native plants
• Recognize Florida native plant species and their seedlings, and leave/remove as appropriate
• Ability to trim shrubs and small trees in accordance with best horticultural practices
• Interact with the public as needed, representing SCCF in a professional and courteous manner

Qualifications

• Ability to use various landscaping power tools, including string trimmer, mower, blower, etc.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to work outdoors in subtropical conditions for long periods of time, including hot temperatures, humidity, insects, and in areas with high concentrations of poison ivy
• Ability to communicate well in English
• Possession of or willingness to obtain Florida Pesticide licensing
• Ability to tow and maneuver a trailer
• Valid driver’s license
• 18 years of age or older

Working Conditions

This position will require occasional evening and weekend work.  This position is not eligible for remote work.  SCCF is a drug free workplace and the successful applicant must pass a background check and drug screening.