Gardener

Summary The Gardens on Spring Creek is currently seeking two hourly Gardeners to join a highly motivated, talented team to help strengthen the world-class botanic gardens and horticultural experiences we provide for the community. Our Gardeners work together as a team, caring for the many themed and transitionary gardens around the grounds ranging in a wide variety of plant types, locations and aesthetic displays. Gardeners will also work alongside and be mentored by the Gardens’ permanent Horticulture staff in various larger display gardens working with more intensively curated collections and aesthetic designs. The position offers a positive and engaging environment, training, and professional growth opportunities in the green industry. The position is a non-benefitted, fluctuating hourly position working 40 hours per week for up to 9 months, not to exceed 1,560 hours total. Work may include some weekends and holidays as necessary. Positions generally open in early spring and last until early winter. Essential Duties: - Assist in maintenance of the Gardens’ living plant collection, grounds and facilities - Responsible for horticulture maintenance and plant health care in shrub beds, flower beds, specialty gardens and pathways keeping them free of weeds, trash and other debris - Assist with integrated pest management which may include applying pesticides with required training - Use machinery and equipment including and not limited to backpack blower, push mower, Walker riding mower, rototiller, and string trimmer as well as common garden hand tools - Learn to operate a variety of equipment including utility vehicles, hand tools, power tools - Assist with irrigation maintenance and repairs - Frequently respond to the needs of visitors at the Gardens on Spring Creek - Clean and remove trash from all areas of the Gardens including shelters and restroom facilities - May assist with aspects of turf care (mowing, trimming, irrigating, fertilizing, aerating, etc.) - Assists with setting up displays and holiday light installations for late season Special Events - May help with snow removal Work Benefits: - Possible paid holiday and personal leave time based on hours worked - Health and Wellness classes and incentives available - Boot reimbursements and issued logo attire - Mentored by world-class, knowledgeable, and experienced Gardens professionals - Training opportunities to expand educational background Working Hours: Some schedule flexibility during the 40-hour work week (Monday through Sunday), work hours generally completed within the 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. time frame. May be involved in rotating weekend coverage.