Zone Gardener-Full-time/Non-Exempt

Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation•Washington, DC

4d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Horticulture and Grounds, this role serves as the primary gardener for one of the schools on the Cathedral Close. The Zone Gardener is responsible for the maintenance and care of ornamental beds, trees, and shrubs, as well as the overall appearance of their assigned zone. This is an essential personnel position.

Requirements

Three years' experience in public gardening including landscape and grounds maintenance and/or degree in horticulture or related field preferred.
Must possess a valid driver's license and safe driving record and be capable of operating pickup trucks and tractors and snow equipment safely.
Successful completion of periodic background checks, including FBI background check, and, at the discretion of the PECF, drug and alcohol screening.
Knowledge of plant materials, proper maintenance techniques, and horticulture practices.
Understanding of Integrated Pest Management techniques.
Ability to work well within a diverse and multicultural workforce.
Good interpersonal, communication, and literacy skills.
Ability to work as part of a team with little or no supervision.
Ability to operate all types of ground maintenance equipment such as mowers, sprayers, blowers, trimmers, safely.
Consistent and punctual attendance; able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Degree in horticulture or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains ornamental beds by mulching, weeding, and clearing area free of litter and leaves. Properly grooms, deadheads, and prunes plants.
Maintains a five-acre native woodland.
Recognizes and reports pests and diseases in a timely manner.
Recognizes and reports potential physiological or nutritional problems such as wilting, leaf scorch, or deficiencies of nitrogen, iron, and magnesium.
Recognizes water demands of plant material in assigned areas.
Operates all equipment and tools safely and properly. Returns clean tools and equipment to proper place.
Follows proper techniques of soil preparation, plan installation, and pesticide application.
Keeps hardscapes in area blown, edged and clean. Keeps gutters and catch basins clean and free of debris.
Participates in snow removal and safely operate snow removal equipment as needed.
Supervises flex gardeners and occasionally horticulture interns.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.