Seasonal Holiday Horticulture Technician

Filoli Center • Woodside, CA

19h • $0 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

At Filoli, we connect a rich history with a vibrant future through beauty, nature, and shared stories. Every year, we welcome thousands of guests to our premier evening experiences, Nightfall and Holiday Lights. We are seeking Seasonal Holiday Horticulture Technicians who possess an aesthetic eye for design, a strong work ethic, and the technical knack to help transform our historic gardens into an unforgettable winter wonderland.

Requirements

• A background or strong demonstrated interest in horticulture, landscaping, or hands-on outdoor event production.
• Comfortable working with ladders (orchard and extension ladders up to 16’).
• Comfortable working with basic mechanical equipment.
• A reliable self-starter who respects diverse perspectives, communicates inclusively, and easily adapts when priorities shift.
• Must be comfortable walking across uneven terrain, climbing stairs, and working on scaffolding up to 25’.
• Must possess the physical strength to frequently bend, kneel, and lift/carry up to 35 lbs (and up to 75 lbs occasionally) to move large event equipment and heavy plant material.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with stage-style cord management and temporary electrical distribution is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install intricate holiday tree wraps, seasonal lighting displays, uplighting, and temporary holiday décor across the entire property.
• Manage and run temporary electrical distribution and connections safely to ensure our lighting displays shine perfectly every night.
• Construct, place, and eventually dismantle temporary event stages and displays, while safely moving heavy, planted seasonal pottery to highlight peak design areas.
• Coordinate directly with third-party vendors and contractors during high-volume setup and breakdown weeks.
• Provide daily maintenance, weeding, and preservation care for Filoli’s world-class formal gardens, natural lands, and production spaces.
• Maintain an exceptionally organized, clean, and safe work environment while operating estate vehicles, tools, and specialty garden equipment.

What This Job Offers

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