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Salary: $20.00-$22.00/hr

Join Our Team this Summer at the Outdoor Discovery Center!

Are you looking for a summer job and passionate about working with your hands? Do you thrive in the great outdoors and love creating magical spaces that connect people with nature? Outdoor Discovery Center is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic team full-time from April 1 - November 1, 2026 (with room for flexibility in start/end dates). We're on a mission to craft nature-inspired playgrounds, outdoor learning environments and nature center facilities that spark imagination and hope you consider applying to join our team!

Overview: The Seasonal Construction & Playscape Technician is responsible for supporting the mission of the ODC Network through the execution of construction and improvement projects for playscapes, buildings and grounds and property management. The employee is responsible for supporting the mission of the ODC Network through these activities in addition to being a positive representative of the organization in the community.

ODC Network Diversity Policy Statement:

The ODC Network is an equal-opportunity employer. Click here to read our diversity statement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with Playscape crew to prepare and install projects in a professional and timely manner.
• Work with various power tools to finish logs and assist in installing custom playground equipment.
• Assist with installing all aspects of landscapes and hardscapes for Natural Playscape projects.
• All other duties as assigned by the VP of Operations

Desired Skills:

• Landscaping and site work experience
• General carpentry skills (skill saw, mitre saw, table saw, etc.)
• Heavy equipment safe use and operation
• Chainsaw safe use and operation
• Rigging and lifting
• Vehicle operation
• General Labor
• Strong ability to work both collaboratively and independently, strong interpersonal skills in a team setting.
• Successfully pass a background check and have a valid driver's license.

Education/Experience/Requirements:

• High school diploma preferred but not required
• One year of comparable experience in new construction buildings, grounds, parks/playscapes, equipment maintenance and operations preferred but not required
• Must be at least 18 years old

Physical Demands:

This position requires the ability to work outside in all weather conditions. Must be able to occasionally lift to 75 pounds, walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time.

Equipment Operated:

• Must be able to operate a tractor, lawn mower, chainsaws, utility vehicles and other construction equipment
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office applications, Google, and the operation of general office equipment.

These job responsibilities represent only the essential and most significant duties of the position. This job description does not exclude other work assignments, directives and responsibilities not mentioned above.