Job Description

Job Title: Natural Lands Student Technician (WS-ST2)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

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Department Name: Natural Lands

Unit Number (5 digits): 47009

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: Natural Lands Manager

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): To conduct natural resource management operations of the Natural Lands under guidance from Natural Lands professional staff.

Transferable Skills: * Problem solving * Essential Work Skills * Technical * Research/Quantitative * Organization/Planning

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Remove invasive species * Collect seeds * Work outside for extended periods
• Learn technical natural resource management skills * Remove brush
• Participate in prescribed fire * Apply ecological theory to land management
• Identify plants * Plant and water trees as needed * Maintain trails
• Conduct research methods for long-term ecological management and study

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

• Dependable and punctual
• Able to work in a team environment
• Strong interest in natural resource management
• Ability to problem solve
• Extensive training is required at the start of employment, which must be completed successfully in order to continue in the position.

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires crouching, kneeling/crawling, stooping, twisting/pivoting, climbing/balancing, reaching overhead, grasping/handling, pushing/pulling, lifting and carrying objects up to 50 lbs., driving, operating hand tools, and operating equipment or machinery to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise, chemicals, vibrations, extreme cold, and proximity hazards, as well as rare exposure to respiratory factors, wet or humid conditions indoors, extreme heat, and heights or cramped quarters to perform the essential functions. Protective equipment is required for some essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.