What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gardener position at Forest Park Forever?
Brief Description
Job Purpose: Perform a wide range of landscape maintenance duties including litter removal, planting, irrigation, mulching, weeding, pest control, pruning, grading and turf care in Forest Park, within areas maintained by Forest Park Forever.
Requirements
Qulifications Required:
Essential Job Functions:
Job Purpose: Perform a wide range of landscape maintenance duties including litter removal, planting, irrigation, mulching, weeding, pest control, pruning, grading and turf care in Forest Park, within areas maintained by Forest Park Forever.
Requirements
Qulifications Required:
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in the horticulture or related field is required.
- Applicant mus posess a valid driver's license.
- Abililty to exert physical effort for extended periods in performing manual labor in extreme temperatures required.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assist with installation and maintenance of annual and perennial beds and planters
- Perform shrub planting, pruning, monitoring and maintenance.
- Assist with the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems
- Operate light equipment, automotive equipment, utility vehicles, power tools and hand tools
- Remove trash and debris from landscape areas
- Perform landscape maintenance and general maintenance tasks
- Assist seasonal and volunteer staff to accomplish maintenance goals
- Provide support for Forest Park Forever special events
