Gardener/Landscaper (Gardens & Landscape)/Seasonal Employment

Chautauqua Institution • Chautauqua, NY

1d • $16 - $18

About The Position

Starting in early-April and going through October, the Gardens & Landscaping department creates, maintains, preserves and promotes the beauty of the Chautauqua Institution grounds as well as its habitats and ecosystems. From rain gardens, buffer gardens and wetlands to 50+ landscaped gardens and 200+ annual planters there is a significant diversity of plant material, design and purpose. The roots of the department are teamwork and sustainability which make the campus blossom, creating natural beauty throughout the 250-acre campus.

Responsibilities

• Flower bed & box preparation, soil and planter preparation, planting, and mulching.
• Planting flowers, shrubs, and trees.
• Watering gardens, lawns, and landscapes.
• Maintenance including deadheading, weeding, and pruning.
• Monitoring general plant health.
• Trimming small trees, hedges, and shrubs.
• Operating handheld equipment like hedge shears, leaf blowers and tillers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed