Wild Toledo Nursery Technician

Wild Toledo Nursery Technician

Toledo Zoo & Aquarium

The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium has been educating, inspiring, and providing enjoyment to our community for over 100 years. Come and be a part of an organization where you can work and have fun at the same time!   Our Wild Toledo team is currently seeking a Wild Toledo Nursery Technician. This position is a PT non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Under limited supervision, the Wild Toledo Nursery Technician will perform a variety of duties related to the operation of Wild Toledo’s Native Plant Nursery. Routine tasks include the culture and propagation of over 500 species of native plants, assisting with retail sales and customer interactions, and engaging with the public during educational outreach events. This position will also support Wild Toledo’s native lepidopteran conservation initiatives by assisting with captive husbandry, data collection, and host plant propagation. Technicians will be cross-trained on all other Wild Toledo initiatives to provide occasional coverage and a wider range of experience and skills. This role will report to Wild Toledo Coordinator. 

Minimum Training & Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to current biology or horticulture students as well as those with degrees in the field. 
• Expected to work in regular field conditions that may include heat, humidity, rain, insect bites, and stings.
• Weekend availability.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to be insured through Zoo fleet carrier.
• The Toledo Zoo is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana. 

Toledo Zoo full-time and part-time employees have exclusive access to PNC EarnedIt, powered by DailyPay. This voluntary benefit allows employees to access a portion of their earned wages before payday, including pay for hours worked that same day. Learn more here.

The Toledo Zoo is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, genetic information, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.