Temporary Park Worker III - Horticulture
Location: Ashland, NE
Hiring Rate: $17.132
About the role
Assist the Assistant Horticulturist in natural resource stewardship activities, hazard tree management, and landscape install and maintenance. Assist in the implementation of prescribed fire, invasive species control, timber stand improvement, brush removal/piling, and native seed collection/processing. Assist in hazard tree assessment, mitigation, and documentation. Operate various equipment including chainsaws, brush cutters, pole saws, string trimmers with grass blades, tractors, and skid steers. Assist in installing new landscapes, landscape maintenance, tree plantings, and other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Assist in natural resource stewardship activities
- Perform hazard tree management, including assessment, mitigation, and documentation
- Assist in landscape installation and maintenance
- Implement prescribed fire
- Control invasive species
- Conduct timber stand improvement and brush removal/piling
- Collect and process native seeds
- Operate equipment such as chainsaws, brush cutters, pole saws, string trimmers, tractors, and skid steers
- Assist in tree plantings and other assigned duties
Requirements
- At least three months of experience working in a recreational area, scenic attraction, hospitality, historical, retail, or customer service setting, agricultural setting, or related coursework/training
- Experience in operation and maintenance of chainsaws
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status.