What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gardener position at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens?
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens seeks a skilled Gardener to join our team.
About the Position
We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual who shares our passion for creating beautiful gardens and promoting environmental awareness. The successful candidate will work closely with our horticulturists to maintain our gardens and collections, providing exceptional customer service and contributing to a fun and engaging experience for all visitors.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in planting annual displays, herbaceous perennials, and woody plants, following proper soil preparation.
- Provide daily care of gardens and grounds, including watering, mulching, weeding, and deadheading.
- Maintain well-groomed, accessible walkways.
- Participate in providing a positive and courteous experience for visitors, answering questions and offering assistance as needed.
- Maintain equipment and tools, and help with general maintenance tasks such as trash removal and cleaning.
Requirements
- Enthusiasm for creating beautiful gardens and a strong work ethic.
- Experience using basic hand tools and simple horticultural machinery is a plus.
- Comfortable engaging with guests interested in learning more about the Gardens and plants.
- Ability to work well with a diverse group of colleagues.
- Flexibility in a high-productivity work environment.
- Commitment to supporting IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) principles.
Working Conditions
The Gardener will spend approximately 90% of their time bending, stooping, reaching, and kneeling, and 10% of their time sitting. They will be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
Available Dates: April 1st - October (flexible start and end dates possible)
Pay: $18.00 per hour, Non-exempt
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