Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Preserve Assistant
Department
Biology
Essential Functions
General preserve-wide maintenance (e.g. mowing, string trimming, raking, watering, and otherwise maintaining the preserve, including around the Preserve HQ area)
Mowing (e.g. fire break track, research plot and plot boundaries)
Weed control
Prepare for and assist in prescribed burning.
Preserve-wide general and specific monitoring.
Assist Preserve staff as needed.
Work Schedule
Up to 32 hours (equivalent of four, 8 hr. days) per week (0900 – 1700). Specific hours to be determined.
Additional Duties
Weekend Barn check
Assist Preserve staff as needed
Required Qualifications
Able to work outside under Nebraska weather conditions.
Able to drive small farm tractor, or willingness to learn to do so.
Knowledge of mowers and other lawn maintenance equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with herbicide desirable.
Experience with prescribed burning desirable.
Physical Demands
Must be able to work outside with yard and field equipment under summer, fall, and winter conditions.
Work Environment
Mostly involves outdoor work in field (prairie and forest) but some indoor work may also be expected.
Salary
$20/hr
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2023T-00145
Open Date
08/15/2023
Close Date
09/04/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Initial screening for minimum qualifications will begin immediately. Detailed review of applications for candidacy will begin on or after 08/22/2023. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date.
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