Gardener

The Dawes Arboretum•Newark, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently recruiting a Gardener to join our Landscape & Conservation branch. Reporting to the Horticulture Manager, the Gardener is responsible for the performance of routine landscape maintenance and gardening tasks within the central grounds of The Arboretum (approximately 29 acres). This is an essential position which may require work during emergencies and/or outside normal work hours. The Gardener role is a full-time, year-round position.

Requirements

High School diploma or General Education degree (GED); or an equivalent combination of education, training, and education.
Ability to obtain and maintain Ohio Pesticide Applicator License, Ohio Green Industry Association certification, and CPR/First Aid certification.
Keen attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal).
Ability to work in all types of weather conditions.
Availability to work evening and weekend hours as needed.
Valid driver’s license and evidence of insurability.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

Perform general and routine landscape maintenance and gardening tasks including planting, raking, mulching, weeding, soil preparation, watering, plant removal and caging.
Provide seasonal display care and maintenance.
Operate a variety of standard landscape equipment and hand tools, such as edgers, shovels, rakes, digging forks, hand shears, weed eaters, tractors, golf carts, gators and trucks.
Remove leaves, debris and litter from Arboretum grounds.
Perform invasive plant removal.
Respond to inclement weather and/or emergency conditions (Emergency Response Team). Assist with snow, ice and storm debris; address garden hazards.
Comply with all safety policies and procedures.
Assist in event preparation, including set up, tear down and staffing.
Assist with volunteer events.