Emerald Trail Steward

Groundwork Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL

EMERALD TRAIL STEWARD
FLSA Status: Full-Time
Reports to: Emerald Trail Stewardship Manager

Salary and Benefits
$42,000/year plus Vacation, Sick, and Holiday PTO, Simple IRA with company match, and health insurance stipend.

JOB SUMMARY
The Emerald Trail Steward is responsible for maintaining the Emerald Trail under the direction of the Emerald Trail Stewardship Manager. The role requires a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to work well in a team environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform routine and seasonal trail maintenance, including landscaping, restoration, and irrigation
  • Operate and maintain landscape tools, power equipment (chainsaws, blowers, water pumps), and heavy machinery (mowers, backhoes, skid steer)
  • Transport and install plants, haul landscape materials, and secure loads
  • Assist with tree pruning, removal, and minor repairs to irrigation systems
  • Pick up litter, clean signage, and make minor repairs to trail facilities (benches, trash cans, fences)
  • Support volunteers on workdays
  • Maintain vehicles and equipment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • High School education
  • Two-year professional landscaping experience
  • Two-years of experience driving with trailers and transporting loads
  • Valid Florida Driver’s License and good driving record
  • Professional landscape certifications or degrees a plus

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to follow a plan
  • Knowledge of Florida plants and green infrastructure installation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to work outdoors in hot, humid conditions for extended periods
  • Ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel for long periods of time
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Available to work a varied schedule, including Saturdays, as needed


Groundwork Jacksonville is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applications for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation/identification, or any legally protected status.

  

Groundwork Jacksonville is the City of Jacksonville’s nonprofit partner in building and maintaining the 30-mile Emerald Trail and restoring McCoys and Hogans creeks. When complete, this signature outdoor destination of trails, greenways and parks will encircle Jacksonville’s urban core and connect 14 historic neighborhoods to downtown, McCoys and Hogans creeks, and the St. Johns River.