The summer restoration technician (SRM) supports Blue Water Baltimore’s (BWB) restoration projects that improve water quality and human health. The SRM will focus on tree care and maintenance throughout the summer, but projects range from plantings, pavement removal, cistern installation, as well as 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 five team members to complete projects.

Essential Duties and 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
• Driving vehicles and trailers
• Tree and maintenance data acquisition

• Valid Maryland Drivers License (Ability to be insured by BWB’s insurance policy)
• 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

Competencies & Success Factors

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving.
• Oral/Written Communications.
• Teamwork/Collaboration.
• Leadership.
• Professionalism/Work Ethic.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills.

Please submit resumes to Rosie Rivera: rrivera-lily@bluewaterbaltimore.org

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.

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy

BWB prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), religion, age, disability, actual or perceived gender identity or expression, weight, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, economic status, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. BWB is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment BWB’s equal opportunity policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of BWB, including opportunity for employment and treatment as a BWB employee, as well as opportunities for vendors to contract with BWB.

Blue Water Baltimore works to restore the quality of Baltimore’s rivers, streams, and harbor to foster a healthy environment, strong economy, and thriving communities.