What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gardener, Seasonal position at Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Society, Inc.?
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM Central Time
Projected Seasonal Start Date: March 3, 2025*
Projected Seasonal End Date: April 30, 2025*
* Subject to change based on business need
Job Summary:
The Seasonal Gardener will perform various landscape maintenance and labor duties under the supervision of a Crew Leader or Horticulturist Supervisor. Responsibilities include hands-on garden upkeep, operating equipment, and collaborating with the team. This role involves outdoor work in various weather conditions and requires physical labor, including operating machinery and transporting materials.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform routine landscape maintenance, including, but not limited to, mowing, weeding, planting, pruning, mulching, and fertilizing according to established standards.
- Safely operate and maintain landscape equipment, such as push mowers, blowers, rototillers, tractors, edgers, and utility trucks.
- Assist supervisors in monitoring irrigation systems and pump systems, reporting any malfunctions.
- Participate in special landscaping projects as required.
- Maintain cleanliness and functionality of work area, tools, vehicles, and equipment.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Basic communication skills; bilingual proficiency is a plus.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs, repetitively bend/stoop, and work in various weather conditions.
- Valid driver’s license (required to operate garden vehicles).
- One year of relevant experience (preferred).
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check, physical exam, and drug test.
Key Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Team-oriented mindset, working collaboratively with supervisors and staff.
- Ability to follow schedules and meet deadlines.
Work Environment:
This position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and involves exposure to loud equipment. Safety guidelines must be followed at all times.
Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM Central Time
