Water Conservation Intern – Horticulture Assistant

City of Aurora•Aurora, CO

1d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

The Water Conservation Intern - Horticultural Assistant promotes and educates customers in the Aurora Water-wise Garden. Horticulture Assistants will perform skilled manual and technical work to maintain the Water-wise Garden, assist in coordinating volunteers and educating customers in water-wise principles and techniques, and assist with work planning by scheduling, organizing, and securing materials and equipment for the accomplishment of assigned tasks. This is a 40 hour per week, Variable Hour Non-Benefits Eligible position. Horticulture Assistants' work schedule will be Tuesdays through Saturdays. The position reports to the Water Conservation Specialist – Water-wise Garden lead. This is a seasonal, 40 hour per week position that reports to the Water Conservation Specialist lead. The anticipated start date for this May 18th with an approximate end date in mid-September.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED with current enrollment in college-level horticulture, landscape architecture/design, landscape maintenance, or environmental education program with a college, university, or technical school
Must exhibit strong customer service skills, interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
Proper use and understanding of tools, equipment, methods, and safety practices common to the assigned maintenance function
Must be proficient at Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to be organized, creative, and effective when priorities change rapidly due to changing conditions
Communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing
Make detailed observations of changing environments and maintain accurate records
Maintain a teamwork environment
Ability to work in all weather conditions
Colorado driver's license with a good driving history.
This position requires protective clothing including durable trousers and sturdy work boots.

Nice To Haves

Horticulture, landscape maintenance, irrigation system repair and installation experience, and working in a team environment
Experience creating content for social media
Experience with ArcGIS and Field Maps
Knowledge of methods, techniques, and equipment used in water-wise landscaping, horticulture, and applicable safety practices and procedures
Knowledge of Colorado and western water issues

Responsibilities

Completes routine tasks including weeding, mulching, watering, planting, pruning dead heading, seed collecting, compost, trash, and herbicide application on a regular basis.
Operates power tools commonly used for landscape maintenance.
Assists in facilitating volunteer work projects.
Installs and repairs irrigation systems.
Educates garden visitors on water-wise principles and Aurora's water conservation programs.
Utilizes open communication to maintain positive relationships with team members, visitors, volunteer, lead, and supervisors.
Compiles data using MS Excel.
Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
Diverse community
Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Light rail station minutes away
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces
Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community
Growing city and employee population
Competitive total compensation package
Rich benefits package with low employee costs
Generous paid leave program
100% funded Employee and Family Care Leave Program
Retirement pension plan and 457b plans available
Subsidized recreation center pass, on-site fitness centers and wellness programs
Continued education and career advancement opportunities