Grounds Crew Aide - Display Horticulture (Temporary)
About The Position
The Morton Arboretum is a world-renowned nonprofit dedicated to protecting and growing trees locally and globally. We are seeking a grounds crew aide to support the Display Horticulture crew. Grounds Crew Aides at The Morton Arboretum have many diverse responsibilities that span across different work areas in the Collections & Horticulture Department. As a member of the Display Horticulture Crew, a high level of plant maintenance is required. You will assist the full-time horticulture staff with planting of annuals, perennials, bulbs, trees, and shrubs in high visitation/public areas, gardens, and landscapes. You’ll be part of a great team that works together to thrive. Position Summary: Assist the Collections and Horticulture staff with the care of Arboretum grounds.
Requirements
- Ability to operate small equipment and use hand tools required.
Responsibilities
- Duties will be assigned according to current projects in progress.
- Work may involve some of the following tasks: planting, dividing, and transplanting trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and herbaceous plants
- weeding, mulching, and watering
- cultivating and fertilizing
- arboricultural work, including removal of dead wood, structural pruning, and the removal of dead or declining plants
- hedge trimming
- edging beds, brush cutting
- removing litter, twigs, leaves, and other material from assigned and adjacent areas
- chipping brush by operating a brush chipping machine
- invasive species surveillance and control
- monitoring and controlling threatening insects, diseases, and nuisance animals
- Learn, understand, and demonstrate the ability to safely operate and maintain tools and equipment used in daily work. This may include safely and properly using and mixing pesticides.
- May assist in preparing and maintaining garden or collection for special events, exhibitions, and other large-scale grounds projects.
- Demonstrate alignment with the Arboretum’s employee core values.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- This position is also eligible for a competitive benefits package .
- Employees who return in subsequent years are eligible for the following incentives: Employees returning for a second year will receive $500 upon completion of 400 hours of work, and $1,200 upon completion of 900 hours of work. Employees returning for a third year and beyond will receive $800 upon completion of 400 hours of work, and $1,600 upon completion of 900 hours of work.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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