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Description
The Earth Rangers Center is a LEED Gold certified building, we have many innovative technologies working together. The Facility Team is responsible for the daily operation and preventative maintenance of the Earth Rangers Center as well as future additions and plans. Our current technologies include: on-site waste water treatment plant, earth tubes, green roof, high efficiency boiler and chiller, radiant heated and cooled slabs. Future additions are planned to include a large solar photovoltaic array, ground coupled heat pumps, solar re-generated dehumification, an integrated building automation system, and drip irrigation for our landscaped gardens.
Position Overview:
We need an individual to help us maintain our outdoor natural spaces at the center. This includes native species gardens, green-roof and a butterfly garden. These gardens act as teaching tools for students, government and business visitors to illustrate which type of plants can be used in their school naturalization projects, green rooftop projects and butterfly gardens. We need people who are excited to help us maintain these gardens and research different drought tolerant plant species. We are looking for 1 or 2 people who are skilled with gardening and enjoy working outdoors. This position is seasonal and would be available from April to November.
Qualifications:
• Gardening skills.
• Willing to be outside for an extended amount of time.
• Reliable.
What time commitment is required?
• 4 hours a week or ½ a day a week (Monday-Friday between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm).
• Available from April to November.
Number of volunteers needed for this position: 1 or 2 people
To Apply:
If you are interested in this posting, please contact me.
*Please note that public transportation is inaccessible to and from the Earth Rangers Center.
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