Greenway Operations Coordinator
hace 7 días
Saint Louis
Job Description Join Us Today! Join Great Rivers Greenway, a collaborative and mission-driven organization where passionate people work together to create, care for, and connect the region through an exceptional network of greenways. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside dedicated professionals while contributing to a mission that makes a lasting impact on our community. What We Offer: Great Rivers Greenway offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, well-being, and financial security, including: • Generous Paid Time Off : Vacation starts at 120 hours annually, monthly sick time accrual of eight (8) hours, and 12 paid holidays., • Employer-Paid Health Coverage for Employees: Options include Medical (PPO or HDHP), dental, vision, life insurance (1x salary), and short- and long-term disability., • Health & Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Employer contributions to HRA or HSA, plus FSA, limited-purpose FSA, and dependent care account options., • Retirement Savings: 457(b) plan with up to 5% employer match (vesting applies)., • Additional Perks: $75 monthly cell phone stipend, mileage reimbursement, free parking, employer-paid professional development and memberships, with a great location at the St. Louis Foundry. Position Summary: The Greenway Operations Coordinator position is responsible for performing greenway operations, maintenance, and conservation efforts throughout the jurisdiction of Great Rivers Greenway. This position will work closely with the Operations Manager and Operations Supervisors. This position will also be responsible for completing maintenance and conservation-based tasks based on a Geographic Information System (GIS) based work order system. This position operates from a field office and works independently across many municipalities with an emphasis on work orders. The Greenway Operations Coordinator will report to the Greenway Operations Manager. Great Rivers Greenway is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate in and contribute to the success of the organization and are valued for their skills, experience and unique perspectives. As an organization, we expect all employees to support this dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace. The starting range for this salary-exempt position is $60,000 - $65,000 annually and may be higher depending on relevant qualifications and experience. Essential Job Functions: • Works to complete day-to-day tasks based on a GIS-based work order system., • Updates and maintains the GIS-based asset inventory using mobile phones and tablets through work order and asset additions., • Responsible for care of district maintenance equipment and tools., • Responsible for maintenance and care of the organization’s facilities including maintenance shop, grounds and vacant properties., • Works alongside seasonal and volunteer staff accomplishing organizational goals., • Assists the department with implementation of operation and maintenance agreements through day-to-day field work., • Disseminates information about the greenways and acts as a Great Rivers Greenway ambassador., • Provides input to Operations Supervisor to help develop department budgets., • Implements the organization’s conservation management plans in the field. Education, Licenses, and Certifications: • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation management, horticulture, landscape maintenance, or natural resources management preferred. Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree., • Must possess a valid driver’s license, maintain active automobile insurance, and have a satisfactory driving record. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is required., • Possess or ability to possess pesticide applicators license within 6 months of employment., • Ability to become certified as needed: Playground Safety Certification or Aquatic Facility Operator, etc. Experience: • Minimum of one (1) year work experience in park operations, landscape/hardscape maintenance or construction field., • Knowledge of basic construction, trail/roadway maintenance and repair, carpentry, mechanical, drainage, irrigation, and stormwater management highly preferred., • Knowledge of plant identification, care, maintenance, selection, insect and disease diagnosis and treatment options is a plus., • Familiarity and experience planning seasonal and annual work tasks associated with park operations., • Ability to read and understand construction documents/blueprints a plus., • Excellent communication skills., • Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently., • Team-oriented with a commitment to sustaining strong, productive working partnerships with all staff members, board members, partner organizations, consultants, contractors, volunteers and the community at large. Technical Skills: • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)., • Experience with desktop and mobile mapping applications a plus., • Ability to learn software applications as necessary. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids: • PC, tablets and associated software, commercial printer, telephone, copier., • Pickup trucks, utility vehicles, trailers., • Truck or trailer mounted water and chemical applicators, and backpack sprayers., • String trimmers, chainsaws, pole pruners, hedge pruners, hand saws, shears, and mowers., • Various hand operated and power tools. Work Environment: • Typical office to field work ratio is 10% office and 90% field work., • Outdoors during all seasons under various weather conditions., • Operating in a variety of environments and scenarios requiring personal protective equipment including high visibility over-clothes, eye, hearing and head protection., • Maintenance facility with potential exposure to loud noise, fumes, chemicals, moving mechanical parts or airborne particles and other related risks., • Office conditions are normal; the noise level in the environment is moderate. Physical Requirements: • Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varied weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, wind, and rain., • Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and climb for prolonged periods while performing field inspections, site coordination, and operational tasks., • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance., • Ability to operate and ride in vehicles, including pickup trucks, utility vehicles, and trailers., • Ability to use hand and power tools, equipment controls, mobile devices, and computer systems safely and effectively., • Ability to reach above shoulder level and work at ground level as required., • Ability to visually inspect sites, equipment, and work areas, including reading maps, plans, and digital screens., • Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, or emergency response situations as needed. Great Rivers Greenway is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. More information on our jobs page at Company DescriptionGreat Rivers Greenway is connecting the St. Louis region with greenways. GRG is making the St. Louis Region a more vibrant place to live, work, and play. With more than 135 miles of greenways constructed throughout the region, there is probably one near you! Find one here: Rivers Greenway is connecting the St. Louis region with greenways. GRG is making the St. Louis Region a more vibrant place to live, work, and play. With more than 135 miles of greenways constructed throughout the region, there is probably one near you! Find one here: