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Who We Are: Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is Massachusetts’ premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees’ preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. Our properties are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity, and have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non-profit conservation organization, we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households. We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website,  The Trustees of Reservations - People. Places. Perpetuity. Posting Information: Hourly Rate: $21.66 - $27.85 New hires are placed in the range between $22.28 - $23.52 Hours per week: 40 Job Classification: Full-time, Non-exempt Job Location Type: Onsite Location: Boston Community Gardens – Boston, MA   What You’ll Do: The Role:  As a Steward at The Trustees, you’ll join the team responsible for the year-round upkeep and maintenance of properties in our Greater Boston Region, identifying and executing property-specific stewardship needs as directed by the Stewardship Manager. Working both independently and with other staff/volunteers, you’ll perform routine maintenance and project-based work to care for garden plots, perennial borders, pathways, lawns, structures, trees, equipment, and water systems. The position is based at City Natives Nursery in Mattapan and is primarily field based, with minimal administrative tasks. This role reports to the Stewardship Manager and works closely in support of other property staff/departments.  Specifically, you’ll:  Perform landscape maintenance including but not limited to mowing, trimming, brush cutting, snow removal, irrigation, plant health care, tree work, trail maintenance, and invasive vegetation management.  Perform routine maintenance of structures including custodial, painting, light carpentry, and plumbing on sheds, shade structures, kiosks, fencing, and water systems. Provide meaningful and positive oversight and recognition of volunteer efforts. Provide coordination and support to gardeners, garden coordinators, and corporate volunteer groups. Provide support to colleagues for propagation and maintenance of City Natives Nursery. Safely and efficiently operate and maintain mowers and trucks - typically Ford Ranger size though occasionally F350 dump trucks and trailers. Operate and maintain vehicles, machinery, tools, and equipment to the highest standards.  Support the goals of the Annual Stewardship plan including routine property maintenance and targeted completion of deferred maintenance projects in pursuit of Key Performance Indicator goals.  Professionally represent the organization as a public-facing presence at all properties, community events, and fundraising events. Maintain positive and productive relationships with our members, neighbors, visitors, and other Trustees staff.  Work with the Stewardship Manager to identify meaningful volunteer and internship opportunities.  Assist with projects on other Trustees properties as required and perform additional duties as assigned by the Stewardship Manager.  Strong attention to detail  Ability to assess property needs on a day-to-day basis and provide solutions.   This is a full-time, non-exempt position (40 hours/week) reporting directly to the Stewardship Manager.   Requirements What You’ll Need: Skills and Experience:  1-3 years of professional experience in property maintenance, landscaping, facili