Seasonal Operations Team Member
6 days ago
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: • Paid training during onboarding., • Eligibility to be reimbursed for business use of your personal vehicle at the current Federal business mileage rate published by the IRS., • A great office location at the St. Louis Foundry in mid-town., • Enjoy company-provided apparel and branded swag as part of your employee experience. Position Summary: Great Rivers Greenway is seeking two (2) Seasonal Operations Team Members to perform greenway operations and maintenance work throughout St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County under the direction of the Greenway Operations Supervisors. • Team Members will work 40 hours/week Monday through Friday from 7am to 3pm., • Anticipated start date is early March with the assignment going through the fall., • The starting hourly rate for this position is $17.00., • You must be 18 years of age or older to apply., • You must have the ability to work weekdays Monday through Friday, 7am to 3pm, with occasional opportunities to work on Saturdays for volunteer events. To apply, send resume to Dee Van Huss at or apply via Zip Recruiter. Essential Job Functions: • Work with Greenway Operations team to perform greenway operations and maintenance activities. Activities may include, but are not limited to:, • Watering to establish newly planted landscapes, • Weeding, trimming, mulching, and pruning established landscapes, • Controlling invasive and undesirable vegetation through manual, mechanical or chemical methods, • Installing forbs, shrubs, and landscape trees, • Removing litter and debris from greenway corridor, • Signage maintenance and installation, • Graffiti removal and covering, • Painting, • Work as part of a team to achieve short term and long-term maintenance goals, • Monitor and report the day-to-day conditions of greenways through GIS workorder system, • Maintain equipment and tools, • Act as a Great Rivers Greenway ambassador, providing information about greenways to the public in a friendly and courteous manner, • Consistently demonstrates a climate of courtesy, respect, and professionalism to staff, partners, volunteers, and the public Education, Experience & Licenses: • High school diploma or GED preferred., • Experience in park operations, horticulture, natural resource management, or landscaping preferred., • Experience operating and maintaining equipment such as trimmers, chainsaws, backpack blowers, and other landscaping tools is desirable., • Experience driving a truck with trailer is a plus., • 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. Skills & Abilities: • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)., • Experience with desktop and mobile mapping applications a plus., • Ability to learn software applications as necessary., • Knowledge and experience with power tools and equipment including chainsaws, mowers, small power tools, etc., • Ability to build respect and work effectively with people from a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and roles., • Ability to take ownership of responsibilities with the ability to prioritize and take action., • Problem solving skills and decision-making skills with the ability to be creative and resourceful. Work Environment: • 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. Physical Requirements: • Must provide reliable, daily transportation to maintenance facility located in mid-town St. Louis City., • 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. Company DescriptionWe are a public agency, created by a vote of the people in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County in the year 2000 to create a sales tax dedicated to this mission. Those funds allow us to collaborate with partners and communities to build, care for and bring to life your network of greenways, creating healthy habitats and watersheds along the way. It’s an honor to deliver on the community’s vision for a vibrant, connected region. 140 miles of greenways and counting! Find one here: are a public agency, created by a vote of the people in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County in the year 2000 to create a sales tax dedicated to this mission. Those funds allow us to collaborate with partners and communities to build, care for and bring to life your network of greenways, creating healthy habitats and watersheds along the way. It’s an honor to deliver on the community’s vision for a vibrant, connected region. 140 miles of greenways and counting! Find one here: