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COMPANY: Naventure
LOCATION: Juniper Springs, Ocala National Forest, FL
REPORTS TO: Operation Manager
JOB TYPE: Full-time
PAY RANGE: $18.00- $20/hour, commensurate with experience

Job Description:

Are you passionate about the outdoors and skilled in groundskeeping and maintenance? Naventure is seeking a Project Team Member to assist in maintaining the beautiful landscapes and facilities in Ocala National Forest. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, operating equipment, and contributing to the upkeep of public recreation areas.

What You’ll Do:

• Support maintenance projects at various locations within Ocala National Forest

• Assist with basic plumbing, construction, and infrastructure repairs

• Transport and safely load/unload maintenance equipment using a truck and trailer

• Work collaboratively with Naventure staff, U.S. Forest Service, and park visitors

• Operate zero-turn mowers, string trimmers, and other groundskeeping equipment

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to perform basic construction and infrastructure repairs, such as basic plumbing repairs (i.e. cutting and gluing PVC piping) and troubleshooting basic electrical issues

• Experience with carpentry a plus

• Preference given to candidates with specialized maintenance experience, particularly in equipment upkeep

• Ability to load, transport, and maneuver equipment using a trailer

• Experience driving and backing up a loaded truck and trailer

• Must adhere to streamlined processes set by management

• Must be able to work cooperatively with Naventure staff, management, U.S. Forest Service, and the public

• Proficiency with zero-turn mowers, gas-operated string trimmers, and leaf blowers a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Work is primarily outdoors, including exposure to varying weather conditions

• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, lift, and operate maintenance tools for extended periods

• Comfortable lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling moderate to heavy objects

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant experience in maintenance, or a related field (2 years Preferred)

• Desire to live and work in Ocala National Forest

• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as needed

• Must maintain a positive, efficient, and functional work culture

• Landscape maintenance experience (Preferred,, but not required)

** Applicants for on-site living must provide their own fully operational and self-contained, hard-sided RV. Full site hookup with utilities included provided while employed with Naventure. Laundry facilities are provided on site.

Ready to apply? If you enjoy outdoor work and have the skills to maintain recreational areas, we’d love to hear from you! Apply below today and be part of a team dedicated to preserving Ocala National Forest.