SUMMARY
The Gardener, under the supervision of the Lead Gardener and/or Horticulture Manager, is primarily responsible for assisting with the care of plants, landscape, and turf maintenance and may also assist with parking lot landscape maintenance on Turtle Bay’s arboretum and museum grounds. Primary responsibilities focus on the care of intensified landscapes and assistance with the care of overall gardens site.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Perform plant, landscape, and/or turf maintenance under the direction of the Lead Gardener and/or Horticulture Manager.
Maintain hardscaping and landscaping at an acceptable level of excellence.
Maintain equipment and tools used by grounds and garden/horticulture staff.
Provide back-up assistance to Horticulture team, as requested.
Assist with and/or apply pesticide/herbicides under direct supervision as appropriate.
Operate maintenance equipment, when necessary, and maintain tools.
After appropriate training, or with qualified applicator’s license, apply and record use of pesticides, when and if necessary, with knowledge and consensus of Horticulture Manager and/or Lead Gardener.
Alert supervisor to new or existing maintenance or supply needs and/or safety issues.
Maintain a continuous awareness and knowledge of safe work practices. Carry out all work duties in compliance with safety rules.
Assist visitors in a friendly, professional manner.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
One (1) year education or one (1) year experience in horticulture or other related field.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of commercial landscape design, construction, maintenance and irrigation systems.
Familiarity with native plants of the region and knowledge of appropriate horticultural practices, landscaping principles and ornamental horticulture; turf maintenance; pesticide application and safe work practices.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, planning, and communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively with the public: adults, children, volunteers, docents, teachers, parents, coworkers and management.
Ability to use sound judgment and work independently or with direct supervision.
Ability to drive a vehicle and willingness to learn any necessary heavy equipment operation.
Employment contingent on passing a pre-employment physical and drug screening.
Possess a valid California driver’s license or be able to acquire within (10) ten days. Provide a clean DMV report if requested.
INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Allstaff members play an important role in supporting and advancing the Turtle Bay’s mission and vision for our role in the community. As such, we seek candidates who will share our path to:
Support the museum’s mission to inspire wonder, exploration and appreciation of our world, and share our vision of TBEP as a vibrant gathering place where our community is strengthened through education, cultural engagement and economic growth.
Uphold our core values in one’s day-to-day work including playfulness, real-world experiences, interdisciplinary learning, community, lifelong learning, integrity, and sustainability.
Contribute to a positive organizational culture based on respect, cooperation, professionalism and teamwork, as we strive together to achieve our mission and vision.
Applicants must be available to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, evenings, and extended hours as needed. Applicants must also be computer literate (e-mail, internet, Microsoft Office).
