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Girl Scouts San Diego is seeking a dedicated and skilled Landscape Technician to join our team who will maintain the natural beauty and functionality of our camps and facilities, including the care of native, drought-tolerant plants, landscaping utilizing water conservation methods and attracting and maintaining native wildlife ecosystems. This role plays a vital part in creating safe, welcoming outdoor environments where girls can learn, explore, and thrive.

What You’ll Do in this Role:

+ Maintain and perform scheduled lawn mowing, trimming, weeding, fertilizing and reseeding of lawn areas

+ Prunes, hedges, shrubs and trees; cuts flowers; ensures application of fertilizer, pesticides, plant treatments, and other methods to maintain healthy plants

+ Cut and prune trees to remove excess and control excess or diseased wood

+ Lead all aspects related to the process of native plant propagation

+ Water lawns, shrubs and ground cover using appropriate manual or automatic system

+ Maintain irrigation system systems in efficient working order including but not limited to, irrigation repairs and adjustments and occasional irrigation valve repairs and maintenance

+ Responsible for all aspects of day-to-day compost related operations

+ Operate a variety of hand and power tools including, but not limited to, mowers, edgers, leaf blowers, hedge trimmers, chainsaw, shovels, brooms, wheelbarrows

+ Operate a variety of vehicles including, but not limited to, small tractors, riding mowers and small utility vehicles

+ Recognize, report and remove rodents, pests and diseases that may be harmful to plant and lawn areas

+ Maintain landscape related tools and vehicles in safe and working condition

+ Load, unload, move and carry landscape maintenance supplies and equipment

+ Perform daily trash and debris pick up from landscaped area

+ Assist property department and other departments as needed

+ Performs additional duties as assigned to assist in fulfillment of the council’s mission and goals.

What You’ll Bring to the Position:

+ High school diploma required or equivalent work experience in gardening, landscape maintenance and/or college courses of study in botany, horticulture or related field.

+ Knowledge and skill to safely operate commonly used landscape maintenance equipment and tools, including hand and power tools.

+ Knowledge of California native plants, plant propagation and composting.

+ Attention to details which is reflected in work and care of property landscaping.

+ Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.

+ Able to work well independently and as a member of the team.

+ Ability to lift, push, pull up to 75 lbs., able to walk, stand, stoop and bend for long periods of time.

+ Ability to operate a variety of vehicles including small tractors, riding mowers and small utility vehicles and carts.

+ Must be able to work outside in varying temperatures and conditions.

+ Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft office suite and internet research.

+ Regular and punctual attendance.

+ Valid drivers’ license, proof of insurance and access to reliable transportation.

+ Occasional driving may be required.

+ Must have belief in the mission and values of Girl Scouting; be willing to subscribe to the principles expressed in the Promise and Law, and aware of the needs of girls in our pluralistic society.