Description

Position Purpose & Focus 

The restoration intern supports restoration project implementation to improve water quality/health. Summer interns will focus on tree care and maintenance through the summer, but projects range from plantings, pavement removal, cistern installation, and includes tree and restoration project maintenance. Tree care and maintenance responsibilities encompass regular watering, mulching, stake removal, tree surveys, and more. This position works closely with four team members to complete projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Maintain trees through watering, stake removal, pruning, etc. 

• Work with volunteers on restoration projects 

• Support green stormwater infrastructure projects 

• Support pavement removal projects including lifting concrete and using a cement saw to cut concrete 

• Help install cisterns and rain barrels 

• Use hand tools such as shovels, pry bars, pick-axes, and stake drivers 

• Equipment and tool maintenance

Requirements

Qualifications | Competencies & Success Factors 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) 

• Attention to detail, consistency and punctuality are required

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

• Applicant should be willing to work in potentially harsh conditions (i.e. hot weather, inclement weather). 

• Preferred Experience: Previous landscaping or construction experience

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.