Position Purpose & Focus 

The Seasonal Restoration Technician (SRT) supports project implementation and maintenance to improve water quality/health. The SRT will focus on tree planting, summer watering, and maintenance. Responsibilities encompass planting, staking, mulching, watering volunteer engagement, and tree surveys. Other projects include pavement removal, cistern installation, and green stormwater infrastructure implementation. The position works closely with a small team. Weekend work is required on volunteer dates.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Plant trees, mulching, watering, pruning, etc.  
• Engage and direct volunteers during planting events 
• Support green stormwater infrastructure projects 
• Support pavement removal projects including lifting concrete and using a cement saw to cut concrete 
• Help install cisterns and rain barrels 
• Use hand tools such as shovels, pry bars, pick-axes, and stake drivers 
• Equipment and tool maintenance 

Qualifications | Competencies & Success Factors 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)? 

• Attention to detail, consistency and punctuality are required  
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.  
• Applicant should be willing to work in potentially harsh conditions (i.e. hot /inclement weather). 
• Preferred experience: Previous landscaping or construction experience 

Competencies & Success Factors? 

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
• Oral/Written Communications
• Teamwork/Collaboration
• Leadership
• Professionalism/Work Ethic
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills 

Working Conditions 

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be 

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of 

this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to 

use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to 

stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up 

to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and 

the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. 

About BWB 

Blue Water Baltimore’s mission is to restore the quality of Baltimore’s rivers, streams and Harbor to foster a healthy environment, a strong economy and thriving communities. For too long, Baltimore’s waterways have been plagued by trash, toxins, sewage, and polluted stormwater. These problems do more than harm our environment; they threaten the health and well-being of our residents, communities, and local businesses. We work to change this. 

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy:  

BWB prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), religion, age, disability,  actual or perceived gender identity or expression, weight, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, economic status,  genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. BWB is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment  

This role will pay $15/hour and is required to work a 35 hour work week. 

The role will begin March 2024 and end December 2024.