GARDENER I

The Annenberg Foundation Trust At Sunnylands•Thousand Palms, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Gardener I is a full-time non-exempt employee of The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands and reports to The Superintendent of Landscape, Grounds and Golf and works in partnership with other Trust employees. This is an entry-level position that works closely with Grounds supervisory staff to gain skill and knowledge in horticulture practices. The Gardener I is a central position in the year-round care and maintenance of the grounds. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Work Schedule: Onsite, weekday and weekend shifts. Works under the direction of the grounds supervisory staff, learning and developing landscape routine practices. Plants and cultivates lawns and plants using gardening implements and power-operated equipment. Performs repairs on established lawns using seed mixtures and fertilizers recommended for soil type and lawn location as directed. Plants shrubs, trees, and flowers. Mows and trims lawns using a hand mower or powered equipment. Trims shrubs and cleans grounds using rakes, brooms, a hose, and related equipment. Digs trenches to install drain materials and/or perform basic irrigation repairs. Assists with the planting, watering, fertilizing and routine care of a wide variety of ornamental plants and aquatic culture. General clean up, including weeding, pruning, grooming, staking, and deadheading. Utilizes gas-powered mowers, tillers, electric clippers and edgers. Completes training to learn and operate tractors, trucks, or utility vehicles. Maintains grounds by collecting litter and emptying trash cans. Moves equipment that varies in weight including benches and picnic tables. Informs supervisor of parts, supplies or equipment needed to safely perform assigned tasks. Reports defective equipment, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to Supervisor. Maintains a clean service area and maintenance building. Places safety as a top priority and complies with all safety and security policies and procedures. Completes all required safety training. This position description identifies only the major functions and responsibilities of this job. It does not include all aspects of the position, or additional duties that may be assigned by management. Please note there may be a requirement to help others complete special projects and other work for the company’s overall benefit.

Requirements

Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and management.
Ability to follow recommended maintenance techniques, policies, and procedures.
Ability to move heavy objects.
Ability to work in varied weather conditions.
High school diploma.
Basic knowledge of plant science and culture.
Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the profession.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of related gardening experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Works under the direction of the grounds supervisory staff, learning and developing landscape routine practices.
Plants and cultivates lawns and plants using gardening implements and power-operated equipment.
Performs repairs on established lawns using seed mixtures and fertilizers recommended for soil type and lawn location as directed.
Plants shrubs, trees, and flowers.
Mows and trims lawns using a hand mower or powered equipment.
Trims shrubs and cleans grounds using rakes, brooms, a hose, and related equipment.
Digs trenches to install drain materials and/or perform basic irrigation repairs.
Assists with the planting, watering, fertilizing and routine care of a wide variety of ornamental plants and aquatic culture.
General clean up, including weeding, pruning, grooming, staking, and deadheading.
Utilizes gas-powered mowers, tillers, electric clippers and edgers.
Completes training to learn and operate tractors, trucks, or utility vehicles.
Maintains grounds by collecting litter and emptying trash cans.
Moves equipment that varies in weight including benches and picnic tables.
Informs supervisor of parts, supplies or equipment needed to safely perform assigned tasks.
Reports defective equipment, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to Supervisor.
Maintains a clean service area and maintenance building.
Places safety as a top priority and complies with all safety and security policies and procedures.
Completes all required safety training.