Benefits:

Flexible schedule

ELSO Inc. is looking for a Contract-Operations Assistant to support our Hub in Beaumont, TX. The Site Operations Assistant will be an important contractor to support the SE Texas team working closely with the Master Gardener to implement garden maintenance and management for the Children’s Ancestral Garden; and supporting the Program Director in the upkeep student learning spaces inside of the Hub.

The Contractor must have experience in gardening or farming, landscape maintenance and care; have basic to intermediate level construction and carpentry skills. We are looking for someone who effectively communicates work in progress and timelines for major projects as well as recurring maintenance schedules and tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Building Maintenance, Garden and Landscape Support

Utilize pesticides to rid grounds of pests such as mosquitos, wasps, and ticks- weekly

Create and maintain a schedule for ground maintenance using hand, power or riding mower for trimming edges around walkways, flower beds, and walls bi-weekly

Water indoor plants weekly

Clean and sanitize bathroom weekly

Ensure Hub is cleaned for dust, debris, trash, weekly

Provide handyman work as needed inside and around the Hub

Support the Master Gardener in and around the Children’s Ancestral Garden including maintenance of the greenhouse, install of garden beds, shoveling and filling raised beds, planting and weeding, building seating for outdoor learning spaces and other garden tasks as assigned.

Coordinate organization tasks for the storage shed ensuring tools are maintained, cleaned and organized and accessible at all times

Pick up and coordinate delivery of landscape materials and supplies.

Responsible for the weekly removal of trash and recycling.

Secure tools and equipment and monitor the overall safety and security of the site.

Patrol site and ensure security cameras are working and functional, fences and gates are locked at all times.

SCHEDULE

Required availability includes Mondays and Thursdays 9 am-4pm (Exact hours are flexible depending on tasks and weather); some Saturdays as needed.

Average 16-hours per week

On-call availability for post event clean up on evenings and weekends as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

25+ High School Graduate, or GED with relevant hands-on experience

Must have reliable transportation+ clean driving record for 1 year before application

Must be able to lift, squat, and carry 50 lbs. (wheelbarrow or bags of rock, dirt, mulch)

Must have basic to intermediate level carpentry, wood working, and gardening/farming skills.

Ability to load, unload, sort, organize, and pack items regularly up to 25 lbs.

A minimum of 2 years' experience in a landscaping or groundskeeping role

Working knowledge of plant care and garden and lawn maintenance

Must be able to safely operate maintenance equipment including lawnmowers, leaf blowers, weed wackers, and hedge trimmers

ELSO, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to developing an organization that is reflective of the diverse communities we serve. ELSO, Inc does not discriminate on the basis of race, class creed, gender, gender expression, religion, sex, nationality, or ability.