Parks, Recreation & Open Spaces Natural Areas Attendant

Minimum Qualifications

Eighth grade. One year working in the areas of farming, horticulture, landscaping, nursery, or other environmentally similar activity is required. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must possess a drivers license. Familiarity with local endangered plant species, flora & herbicides is highly desired.

Recruitment Notes

This job requires strenuous physical labor including bending over, lifting and carrying heavy objects, and walking long distances through uneven terrain and in inclement weather such as rain, heat, and cold. The incumbent will be working in deep woods with mosquitoes and other biting insects or spiders, snakes, and other reptiles. The incumbent will be working with the use and application of chemical herbicides and working with chainsaws and machetes and working all day in standing water up to 4 feet deep.

The work hours are from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday thru Friday. However, the schedule is subject to change at any time. While this facility is where our offices and supplies are located, staff may be asked to report to different locations throughout the county.