The Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to protect and care for southwest Florida ecosystems.  The Landscape Technician will report to the Facilities and Events Director.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform landscape maintenance around SCCF’s six facilities and six publicly accessible preserves, including weeding, mowing, edging, weed-whacking, trimming, and general upkeep of the landscape and natural areas
  • Spread landscape materials (i.e., mulch, shell, gravel) as needed
  • Assist Native Landscapes & Garden Center staff with new plantings around SCCF facilities and trails
  • Perform tasks in environmentally friendly manner
  • Perform tasks as appropriate to Florida native plants
  • Recognize Florida native plant species and their seedlings, and leave/remove as appropriate
  • Ability to trim shrubs and small trees in accordance with best horticultural practices
  • Interact with the public as needed, representing SCCF in a professional and courteous manner

 

Qualifications

  • Ability to use various landscaping power tools, including string trimmer, mower, blower, etc.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Ability to work outdoors in subtropical conditions for long periods of time, including hot temperatures, humidity, insects, and in areas with high concentrations of poison ivy
  • Ability to communicate well in English
  • Possession of or willingness to obtain Florida Pesticide licensing
  • Ability to tow and maneuver a trailer
  • Valid driver’s license
  • 18 years of age or older

Working Conditions

This position will require occasional evening and weekend work.  This position is not eligible for remote work.  SCCF is a drug free workplace and the successful applicant must pass a background check and drug screening.