What are the responsibilities and job description for the Native Plant Production Assistant position at The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning...?
Description
The Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Montgomery County Parks, Horticultural, Forestry, Environmental and Education Division is seeking a Seasonal Worker. The position is located within Pope Farm Nursery, (7400 Airpark Road, Gaithersburg, MD) the plant production facility that grows a wide range of plant material for Montgomery Parks.
Under direct supervision, the successful candidate will work with other staff members in the production of local ecotype native plants. General work includes, seed collection and cleaning, stock garden maintenance, potting up seedlings, upsizing plugs, watering, grooming and cutting back plants, assisting in loading/unloading plant orders and other miscellaneous horticultural related tasks in the Native Plant Program section.
We seek an energetic person with initiative, an outstanding work ethic, and desire to work as part of a team to help with our production operations and the maintenance of our facility. Interest in and knowledge of native plants would be ideal.
Examples of Important Duties
Container planting/transplanting/upsizing
Watering/irrigation, fertilization, cutting back plants
Organization and maintenance of native plant inventory
Operate handheld battery equipment (blowers, weed eaters, etc)
Pulling and loading plant orders for customers
Maintaining native plant stock gardens
Minimum Qualifications
Pass Commission medical examination.
One year of experience in groundskeeping, nursery, landscape or 1 year of schooling in a horticulture related field
Ability to read and write.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Primarily works in greenhouse and outside. Exposed to weather, dirt, waste, odors, pesticides, wildlife, and potentially harmful insects (for example, bees, hornets, wasps, etc.).
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
