Position Available:
Land Maintenance Technician
Status: Full time, permanent
Application deadline: February 21 or open until filled

Be part of a team creating impactful outdoors experiences for all people by enhancing and restoring diverse habitats in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

Job Summary: Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) is seeking a Land Maintenance Technician with a passion for working outdoors, managing land for healthy ecosystems, and creating positive experiences for all people. This person will work directly with a team of motivated professionals to maintain and restore healthy, diverse ecosystems at CNC and throughout the region. In addition to using a variety of land management practices, this person will assist with the maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with trails, grounds maintenance and land management
• Assist with equipment maintenance and repairs
• Provide program support (setting up for rentals and festivals, repairing program props, etc.)
• Safely and efficiently remove invasive exotic plants using brush saws, daubing techniques, backpack sprayers, tank sprayers and brush hog
• Assist with opening and shutting gates.
• Assist with facilities maintenance
• Be an engaged member of the CNC team by participating in trainings, meetings, and other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience, including hands-on work with some or all of the following: operating equipment, performing mechanical repairs, land management, and carpentry
• Ability to safely operate and maintain a variety of tools and equipment, including tractors, chainsaws, and brush saws.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (cold, heat, humidity, rain, snow, etc.) while tolerating poison ivy, snakes, biting and stinging insects, and thorns
• Possess basic plant identification skills, including regional invasive exotic plants
• Possess or acquire necessary chemical use licenses and ability to follow chemical safety protocol
• Physically able to meet the demands of maintenance tasks. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 50 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move 75 lbs.
• Possess or acquire certification in CPR and first aid
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Reports To: Director of Land and Facilities

Status: Full-time, permanent

Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm with occasional weekends

Salary & Benefits: Salary range $34,000-36,000 based on experience and education, health insurance, 403(b) contribution, paid holidays, paid sick time and paid vacation, CNC membership, 20% discount in Nature Center Store, 10% off registered program fees

Application Procedure: Submit cover letter and resume to Tom Lenon, Director of Land and Facilities at tlenon@chippewanaturecenter.org

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Overview of CNC: Chippewa Nature Center, Inc. (CNC) is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect all people to nature through educational, recreational, and cultural experiences. The 2,000-acre property includes a diversity of ecosystems and is along the Pine and Chippewa Rivers. CNC’s facilities consist of numerous buildings and 19 miles of trails. CNC is supported by a membership base of families and individuals as well as contributions from organizations and foundations. 

Chippewa Nature Center is committed to creating a workplace and visitor experience where all people feel valued for their unique attributes, characteristics, and perspectives. Staff, volunteers, program participants, visitors, and all those who engage with the nature center are invited to fully connect with CNC regardless of their race, color, age, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, marital status, political affiliation, or parental status. Through ongoing learning, training, and listening, CNC strives to welcome all people.

Equal Opportunity Employment: CNC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, height, weight, handicap or disability, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws.