Seasonal Field Staff

Job Description

Job Posting: Seasonal Field Staff

Great Rivers Greenway, your regional parks and trails district, is seeking 4 Seasonal Field Staff. The seasonal field staff perform greenway operations and maintenance work throughout St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County under the direction of the Greenway Operations Supervisors.

Seasonal Field Staff work full time (40 hours/week) Monday through Friday from mid-spring through mid-fall 2024.

Salary is $17.00 per hour. There are no benefits provided.

Essential Functions

Works with Greenway Operations Supervisors to perform greenway operations and maintenance activities. Activities may include, but are not limited to:

Weeding, watering, trimming, mulching, and pruning established landscapes

Controlling invasive and undesirable vegetation through manual, mechanical or chemical methods

Installing forbs, shrubs, and landscape trees

Removing litter and debris from greenway corridor

Signage maintenance and installation

Graffiti removal and covering

Painting

Work as part of a team to achieve short term and long-term maintenance goals.

Responsible for monitoring and reporting the day-to-day conditions of greenways through GIS workorder system.

Responsible for care and maintenance of district equipment and tools.

Act as a Great Rivers Greenway ambassador while in the field where interaction with the public is likely. Provides information about greenways and the district to the public in a friendly and courteous manner.

Consistently demonstrates a climate of courtesy, respect and professionalism to staff, partners, volunteers and the general public.

Position Qualification Requirements

Skills and Abilities: which may be representative, but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge and experience with power tools and equipment including chainsaws, mowers, small power tools, etc.

Ability to build respect and work effectively with people from a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and roles

Accountability: Ability to take ownership of responsibilities, ability to prioritize and take action.

Problem solving skills, judgement and decision-making skills with the ability to be creative and resourceful

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Experience in park operations, natural resource management, or landscaping preferred. Experience operating and maintaining equipment such as trimmers, chainsaws, backpack blowers, and other landscaping tools also preferred.

Experience driving a truck with trailer is a plus.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.

Must be a US citizen or lawfully authorized to work in the US.

Physical/Visual Activities or Demands:

Must be able to work in the outdoors in all conditions. Exposure to environmental hazards such as extreme temperatures, biting insects, and poisonous plants is likely.

Must be able to perform physical work such as lifting up to 50lbs, digging, raking, etc. on a regular basis.

Additional Requirements:

· Must provide reliable, daily transportation to maintenance facility located near Lafayette Square in St. Louis City.

· Ability to work weekdays Monday through Friday

To apply, send resume to Harry Hensley hhensley @ grgstl.org or apply via zip recruiter.

Company Description

Great Rivers Greenway is connecting the St. Louis region with greenways. GRG is making the St. Louis Region a more vibrant place to live, work, and play. With more than 135 miles of greenways constructed throughout the region, there is probably one near you! Find one here: