What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gardener position at fcgov?
Summary
The Gardens on Spring Creek is currently seeking two Seasonal Gardeners to join a highly motivated, talented team to help strengthen the world-class botanic gardens and horticultural experiences we provide to the community. One of the positions will focus more heavily on working in the Undaunted Garden, a ¾ acre garden demonstrating xeric principles growing drought-tolerant native and adapted plants. This garden is designed and managed by nationally renowned garden designer Lauren Springer and is named after her bestselling gardening book The Undaunted Garden: Planting for Weather-Resilient Beauty
The position offers a positive and engaging environment, training, and professional growth opportunities in the green industry. The position is a non-benefitted, seasonal hourly position working a maximum of 40 hours per week for up to six months and may include weekends and holidays. 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, and specialty gardens
-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.)
-May help with snow removal and special events
-Operates City vehicles and equipment both on and off-site
The Gardens on Spring Creek is currently seeking two Seasonal Gardeners to join a highly motivated, talented team to help strengthen the world-class botanic gardens and horticultural experiences we provide to the community. One of the positions will focus more heavily on working in the Undaunted Garden, a ¾ acre garden demonstrating xeric principles growing drought-tolerant native and adapted plants. This garden is designed and managed by nationally renowned garden designer Lauren Springer and is named after her bestselling gardening book The Undaunted Garden: Planting for Weather-Resilient Beauty
The position offers a positive and engaging environment, training, and professional growth opportunities in the green industry. The position is a non-benefitted, seasonal hourly position working a maximum of 40 hours per week for up to six months and may include weekends and holidays. 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, and specialty gardens
-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.)
-May help with snow removal and special events
-Operates City vehicles and equipment both on and off-site