Colorscape Gardener I or II

Jekyll Island Authority • Jekyll Island, GA

61d • $15 - $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, responsibilities include designing and preparing seasonal landscape plantings, installing plants in annual flower beds, and maintaining decorative containers and hanging baskets. Assist in the care of greenhouse maintenance and plant production.

Requirements

• Gardener I
• Experience in landscape preferred. Willing to train the right person that loves plants and is looking to start a career in Horticulture.
• Will consider any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.
• Ability to work well with others and contribute to the team.
• Must be self-motivated and reliable
• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Willingness to learn unfamiliar but essential job functions.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid standard driver's license.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality required.
• Gardener II, in addition to the minimum requirements
• At least one (1) year experience planting and maintaining annual flower beds and other seasonal landscape plantings and greenhouse plant production.

Responsibilities

• Bed preparation: Prepare annual beds for planting by weeding, tilling soil to a 6-inch depth, and adding soil amendments and fertilizers as specified.
• Planting: Install annuals, perennials, and bulbs according to design plans, ensuring proper spacing and planting depth.
• Watering: Perform daily watering of flower beds and container arrangements to ensure adequate moisture for plant health.
• Weeding: Manually or mechanically remove weeds from beds and containers to prevent nutrient and water competition.
• Pruning and deadheading: Pinch off wilted or spent flowers to encourage new blooms and maintain a tidy appearance.
• Mulching: Apply mulch to annual beds to retain soil moisture and control weeds.
• Fertilizing: Apply fertilizers and other chemicals at the correct rates to promote plant growth.
• Greenhouse: Maintains greenhouse and assists in plant production.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full Benefits eligible including health insurance, flex benefits, 10 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave accrual, amenities and parking pass.
• State Employee Retirement System - GSEPS (Pension plus matching 401k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees