NATURAL AREAS MAINTENANCE AIDE, PT - City of Miami
City of Miami, FL
About the Job
This is a part-time position responsible for assisting with the care and maintenance of natural areas and areas designated as City of Miami Natural Forest Communities.
Work involves assisting with exotic plant species removal, ecosystem restoration activities, and trimming and removing trees in order to advance efforts of restoration, conservation and stewardship by the Natural Areas Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. An incumbent will also be responsible for planting trees, cutting grass, removing weeds, raking, and trash collection. General supervision is received from the Senior Park Naturalist or designee.
Duties may include, but are not limited to: restoring and enhancing natural areas through propagating, trimming, cutting, planting, transplanting, and fertilizing different shrubs, flowers, and plants, as instructed, through established guidelines and procedures; driving pick-up trucks with trailer and motorized carts; operating hand mowers, riding mowers, edge trimmers, edgers, and related equipment in the maintenance of a park; operating hand and power spray equipment in spraying grasses and shrubbery to control growth, disease and insects; assisting in maintaining a list of different varieties and species in natural areas; assisting with propagation and re-establishment of native material within the park for use in other parks and public areas; conducting hands-on exotic removal requirement based on project needs and timeline; performing maintenance and light cleaning such as picking up trash, pulling weeds, vacuuming, dusting, tidying restrooms, sweeping and mopping; services and performs minor repair on equipment used in parks; and performing other related work, as required.
Work is frequently performed in an outside environment. The employee may be exposed to inclement weather conditions, which includes high temperatures, and wet surroundings, uneven surfaces, as well as fumes from chemicals commonly used in grounds care. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, climb, stoop, squat, kneel, lift from floor, file, and use hand to eye coordination to operate ground maintenance equipment. An employee frequently will pull, push, reach and lift below and over shoulders, lift up to 50 lbs, use hand and finger dexterity, and work under stress.
