The Land Steward will assist with trail maintenance, restoration projects, vegetation management, equipment maintenance, and yearly easement inspections. This is a position of the maintenance department, in addition to maintenance team task, this position is dedicated to restoring and protecting the long-term ecological resilience of our property. The Land Steward reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.
Land Stewardship Functions
- Work with Maintenance Supervisor to develop and implement long-term land management plan and short-term land work plans in accordance with the conservation easement
- Invasive species management which may include hand pulling, mechanical treatment, and/or chemical treatment
- Manage forest trees in accordance with conservation best practices and easement requirements
- Update and maintain easement records with field work data and findings
- Baseline inventory data collection and native plant restoration
- Attend annual monitoring of conservation easement with Glacial Lakes Conservancy
Maintenance Functions
- Assists with preventive facility maintenance including maintenance of boilers, refrigerators, freezers, plumbing and sprinkler systems.
- Assists with repair and maintain various types of machinery used to maintain building systems and properties.
- Operates and maintains snow removal and grounds-keeping equipment (i.e., snowplow, snow blower, lawnmowers, chainsaws. etc.)
- Available to take on-call duty as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by maintenance supervisor.
Restoration skills
- Local botanical knowledge and plant ID experience with native and invasive species
- Experience identifying and managing invasive species in an ecosystem similar to the Niagara Escarpment
- Experience with trail management and maintenance.
Technology Skills
- Proficient with GIS and mapping applications (ESRI/ArcGIS)
- Proficiency with apps for data collection, mapping, and land management (iNaturalist, Avenza, and iMapInvasives).
Work Environment
This full-time position is approximately 95% field/maintenance work and 5% office work.
Qualifications
- A strong interest in conservation and environmental protection of critical land and water resources.
- Ability and strong interest in working in a variety of outdoor environments, including navigating rugged terrain in all weather conditions.
- Experience, background, or education in conservation or ecology.
Please send cover letter and resume by May 30 to: 320 Co Rd K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- On call
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Fond du Lac, WI 54937: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Required)
Work Location: In person
