Job Title

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 Youu2019ll 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 councilu2019s mission and goals. What Youu2019ll 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 driversu2019 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.