Gardener

City of Boston

2d

About The Position

INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST COMPLETE THE CIVIL SERVICE LABOR SERVICE REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR THE POSITION AT https://www.csexam.hrd.state.ma.us/eligiblelist/LSApplications.aspx?ListId=77&ListTypeId=4&LS_Town=Boston in addition to completing the City of Boston Career Center application.
Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):
Under the direction of the Park Maintenance Director and/or his designee, prepares the ground for flower beds, arranges flower beds, weeds, and trims beds. Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• Applicant must have two (2) years of paid experience as a Gardener.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Must have and maintain a valid Massachusetts driver's license.
• Pre-employment physical required.
• CORI check required.
• BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Responsibilities

• Prepares soil for beds, plants, and seeds.
• Works beds and pots plants.
• Transfers plants to beds.
• Plants grass.
• Trims hedges and prunes flowering bushes and shrubbery.
• Removes dirt, rubbish, leaves, and refuse.
• Performs related work as required.

What This Job Offers

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