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a Part Time Seasonal Gardener

The National Shrine of Saint Therese
Juneau, AK Part Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/30/2025

Job Description

The Shrine is looking for a motivated, self-starter that can work independently with limited supervision.

The successful candidate will:

  • Weed, deadhead, water, divide, stake, transplant, fertilize, mulch and compost garden beds. Spreads slug bait as needed.
  • Prune, water and fertilize shrubs and trees.
  • Plant annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees
  • Fell and remove vegetation, hand dig and weed infested soil for removal, add fill, grade, and rake.
  • Routinely lift, carry and stack items up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and 100 lbs. with assistance;
  • Regularly load and unload trucks of but not limited to bagged fertilizer, lime, potting soil, peat moss, shrubs and trees.
  • Transport materials, supplies, tools and equipment using wheel barrows, tractor or truck.
  • Clean and organize storage areas and shop.
  • Operate hand and power tools and equipment such as blower, weed-eater, lawn mower, and chain saw.
  • Repairs minor equipment problems and performs routine equipment maintenance.
  • Joyfully provides information about the Shrine and the life of St. Therese to visitors and pilgrims.
  • Participates in safety training; notifies supervisor of hazards, plant diseases, or any other problems requiring attention.
  • Completes daily timesheets, accident reports and other minor paperwork as may be required in a timely manner.

Education and Job Experience

  • Valid state driver's license is required.
  • Two seasons of experience in a similar position is preferred.
  • College education in horticulture, biology or botany, or completion of the Master Gardener a plus.
  • Must successfully pass Diocesan background/screening and Safe Environment Training

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Language and Communications Skills

  • The ability to communicate, listen to and understand information and ideas is essential.
  • Good interpersonal and customer service

skills a must.

  • Must be able to read and comprehend written instructions, operator’s manuals, and to-do lists.

About the Shrine

The Shrine is dedicated to St. Thérèse of Lisieux, the patron saint of Alaska, missionaries, and the Archdiocese of Anchorage-Juneau. She is known for her Little Way and in her autobiography, The Story of a Soul, she wrote that what really matters in life is not our great deeds, but our great love. During the summer hundreds of day visitors tour the 46-acre campus and enjoy the 14,000 sq. ft. of gardens.

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

Schedule:

  • 4 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22

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