Native Plant Garden Caretaker

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Duties:

• Removing and properly disposing dead plants
• Pulling weeds and non-native species from the garden
• Watering with hose and sprayer
• Basic landscaping (replenishing soil, improving water drainage, etc.) as needed
• Trimming of existing plants
• Planting new native plants
• Improving signage in the garden
• Recording any major facilities issue and reporting it to their supervisor

Length of Service:

Position will be year round with duties changing as seasons and weather permits. Volunteer will choose their own set schedule.

Lodging:

• Please note that housing is not available for this position

Tools:

• Basic gardening tools (hand shears, loppers, leaf rakes, wheelbarrows)

Location:

The Native Plant Garden behind the Whiskeytown Nat'l Recreation Area Visitor Center.

Qualifications:

• Experience caring for a garden using basic gardening tools
• Knowledge of plant species native to the Whiskeytown area or willingness to learn
• Ability to lift small loads of no more than 20 pounds on an occasional basis

Training and Development Provided:

• Familiarization with native and invasive plant species as needed

Uniform:

This position is uniformed. Supervisor will provide green VIP logo shirt.

Job Hazards:

• Slips, trips, and falls
• Adverse weather conditions (heat, sun exposure, thunderstorms, snow)
• Environmental hazards (standing snags, falling tree limbs, poison oak, wildlife/insect bites and stings, etc.)

Start Date - 2024-10-25

End Date - 2025-10-25

Activities include: Botany