What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Horticultural Aide position at John Ball Zoo?
Seasonal Horticultural Aide
JOB SUMMARY
Are you passionate about plants and love working outdoors? Join our team and play a vital role in transforming and maintaining the stunning landscapes of John Ball Zoo and its surroundings. As a Seasonal Horticulture Aide, you'll get your hands dirty planting, weeding, and watering vibrant flora, ensuring our grounds are always a visual delight. You'll also help with cleanup, mulch spreading, and general garden maintenance. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on our beautiful gardens while enjoying the fresh air and scenic views. Come grow with us to John Ball Zoo!
PAY RATE: Starting at $12.50 / Hour
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB SUMMARY
Are you passionate about plants and love working outdoors? Join our team and play a vital role in transforming and maintaining the stunning landscapes of John Ball Zoo and its surroundings. As a Seasonal Horticulture Aide, you'll get your hands dirty planting, weeding, and watering vibrant flora, ensuring our grounds are always a visual delight. You'll also help with cleanup, mulch spreading, and general garden maintenance. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on our beautiful gardens while enjoying the fresh air and scenic views. Come grow with us to John Ball Zoo!
PAY RATE: Starting at $12.50 / Hour
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs basic horticulture functions of pruning, planting, weeding, mulching, trimming, mowing, and general landscape cleanup.
- Operates mowers, edgers, trimmers and other equipment to install and/or maintain lawns, grasslands, slopes, wetlands and drainage ditches and to repair soil erosion.
- Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures and practices.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?
- Zoo Membership – during employment ($135 Value)
- Free Bus Passes
- Scholarship Opportunities
- Free Lunches ($100 Value)
- Incentive Opportunities for Close Encounters and Behind-The-Scenes Tours
- Penguin feeding, Brown Bear encounter and more!
- Tickets to Special Events
- Lanterns Festival and More!
- Reward-Based Incentives
- Free food, discounts at the retail store, zip line, rope course, and camel rides!
- Flexible Scheduling (Student & Retiree Friendly)
- Personal & Professional Development Opportunities
- Career development, training, professional references & assistance
- Easy Application!
WHAT WE REQUIRE
- Must be 18 to apply
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions
- Must be able to work approximately 24-30 hours per week
- Must be available to work weekends and if required
John Ball Zoo is a drug-free workplace under federal regulations. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Salary : $13
