Seasonal Gardener

Huntsville Botanical Garden • Huntsville, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs landscape maintenance throughout the Garden including fertilizing and mowing lawns, edging, installing plants and seasonal flower designs, pruning and trimming trees and shrubs, mulching, and weeding garden beds.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent by the date of employment with a strong interest in plants and their proper culture and care.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Outlook.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work outside in all weather conditions.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible throughout the day to work on different projects.
• Willingness to work alone or as part of a team.
• Effective time management and productivity skills are essential.
• Ability to guide and give direction to assigned volunteers.
• Guest service-focus on the ability to relate kindly and respectfully with persons internal and external to the Garden. Must demonstrate the Garden’s Core Values in all relationships at work and behave ethically in all business matters.

Nice To Haves

• 1 years practical experience in horticulture, landscaping, or related field.
• Experience operating equipment used for landscape maintenance such as mowers, weed eaters, tractors, etc.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with supervisors and co-workers to understand and achieve individual garden and garden collection objectives.
• Perform all functions involved in the care of the Garden, including planting, dividing, and transplanting trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals. Weeding, mulching, watering, cultivating, and fertilizing. Under the direction of the area supervisor or horticulturists, pruning plants and trees for beneficial plant growth and health. Weed eating, edging, removing unwanted sod, brush cutting, and turf care. Removing litter, twigs, leaves, and other debris. Maintaining plant labels and reporting damaged or missing plant labels, utilizing mapping tools, i.e., Survey 123.
• Demonstrate the ability to safely operate and maintain all equipment according to the operator’s manuals. Responsible for proper operation and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Notify appropriate supervision of necessary repairs to garden features, equipment, or hardscapes in the Garden.
• Prepare and maintain the Garden for special events, exhibitions, and other large-scale projects.
• Monitor irrigation equipment and notify supervision of concerns.
• Monitor and maintain Garden water features and performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees