Natural Resource Technician Summer - IE

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Working Title: Natural Resource Technician Summer 2026 – IE

State Role

Title:

Institutional Employment/Federal Work Study

Position Type: Institutional Employment

Position Status: Part-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt:
Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Business Services

Department: 100250 – FM Administration

Pay Rate: Hourly – $19.00

Beginning Review Date: 01/05/2026

At James Madison University (JMU), we’re more than just a publicly funded institution — we’re a vibrant, welcoming community located on a stunning campus where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. Our mission is to prepare students for a bright future, and we believe that starts with supporting the people who make it all possible: our employees.

• Tuition Waiver Program for undergraduate and graduate courses at JMU.
• Free access to the University Recreation Center (UREC) with facilities such as the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
• Voluntary benefits including Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and other supplemental benefits.
• 12 holiday breaks per year.
• Talent Development trainings for personal and professional growth.

The Facilities Management Stormwater department seeks a summer‑only Natural Resource Technician to support the University’s Tree Campus and Bee Campus programs and manage campus natural areas. The role is field‑centric, involving maintenance of pollinator garden spaces, invasive plant mapping, data collection on plant and animal communities, and outreach support.

• Maintain campus pollinator garden spaces: weed beds, mulch, and water regularly.
• Plant native pollinator‑friendly plants and create informative labels.
• Organize volunteer days for maintenance.
• Participate in community outreach and tabling events to promote Bee Campus and Tree Campus programs.
• Assist with environmental education during field trips and summer youth camps.
• Map invasive plant species in natural areas and riparian buffers.
• Collect plant and animal population data on campus.
• Clean up trash in campus streams.
• Assist with data collection for the EJC Arboretum’s tree inventory map.
• Support FM staff with additional stormwater or sustainability projects as needed.

• Knowledge of native plant species and identification of common invasive plants.
• Ability to work independently outdoors in varied weather conditions for extended periods.
• Experience interacting with diverse audiences in educational programs, field trips, and outreach.
• Proficiency with hand tools such as trowels, shovels, rakes, and wheelbarrows.
• Capability to follow verbal instructions, navigate uneven terrain, and perform physically demanding work.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good disciplinary and academic standing at JMU.
• Undergraduate degree‑seeking, enrolled at least half‑time (6 credits), and not studying abroad during summer 2026.

• Submissions authorize the Facilities Management Department to review your university disciplinary records with OSARP.
• Applicants should provide a resume and cover letter explaining interest and fit for the role.
• Selected applicants will discuss summer class plans with the supervisor during hiring/enrollment.

• Students must be degree‑seeking, enrolled at least half‑time (6 credits for undergraduates, 5 for graduates).
• Post‑employment I‑9 verification and E‑Verify with JMU is required.

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. For questions regarding discrimination, contact the Office for Equal Opportunity at (540) 568‑6991.

If you have a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs, contact us at (540) 568‑3597 or jobs. You may also visit the JMU Human Resources Office at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 for assistance.