Employment
Who We Are
Metro Blooms is a nonprofit that partners with communities, property owners, organizations and local governments to create resilient landscapes and foster clean watersheds, embracing the values of equity and inclusion to solve environmental challenges. We believe that collaboration with our communities and across our programs is the most impactful way to heal our earth. We manage the Blue Thumb – Planting for Clean Water partnership and own the for-profit Metro Blooms Design+Build, a full-service landscape design and construction company. These positions are employed by Metro Blooms Design+Build.
Watering Specialist
- Reports To: Landcare Program Director
- Status: Seasonal, part-time, nonexempt
- Hours: 24 hours per week, hours subject to change based on program needs (early May – mid October)
- Rate: $21.50 – $23 per hour depending on qualifications + Paid Holidays + Paid Time Off
- Location: Minneapolis, MN. Projects occur throughout the Twin Cities metro area.
Summary
The Watering Specialist primarily works independently to ensure newly installed plantings receive 1” of water per week during the establishment period. This includes coordinating with the Landcare Program Director to manage a designated list of watering sites and tasks, monitoring weekly rainfall, and scheduling weekly tasks based on priority and need. The Watering Specialist will operate a ¾ ton (F250) pickup truck and water trailer on a daily basis.
As needed per rainfall and workflow, the Watering Specialist may assist the Landcare Crew to fulfill weekly hours. Landcare Crew site maintenance includes trash and sediment removal, vegetation management using sustainable techniques such as hand-pulling and mowing, mulching and replanting. This is an independent supportive position, responding to a variety of tasks throughout the season. The Watering Specialist will be reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable with a variable set of responsibilities.
Ideal candidates have experience with truck and trailer operation, proper watering techniques, and an interest in urban native landscapes.
Metro Blooms celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a positive, equitable and inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We don’t just accept difference, we thrive on it for the benefit and resilience of our employees, our programs, and our community. We are passionate about creating a diverse workforce that promotes the values of equity and justice. We encourage everyone to apply, especially those underrepresented in our sector: Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, and LGBTQIA individuals.
Metro Blooms prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant because of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, or other status protected by applicable law.
The policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law.