What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gardener position at Tioga Downs?
Gardener
This is a Seasonal Position for our 2025 Summer Season from April to October
Are you passionate about creating beautiful, vibrant outdoor spaces? If you have an eye for detail and a love for nature, this is the perfect opportunity to help bring our outdoor spaces to life!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Operates company vehicles as required.
- Prepare soil for planting: including cultivation, adding compost and raking beds.
- Plant seeds and transplants, following established planting plans.
- Water garden crops manually and by operating irrigation systems.
- Harvest crops and prepare for delivery to the Food & Beverage Department and local community organizations.
- Follow all safety and sanitation protocols including the use of PPE when necessary.
- Track planting schedules, harvest yields and other relevant record keeping.
- Perform landscape and garden maintenance inclusive of planting, mulching, trimming, weeding, watering and fertilizer application.
- Clear debris, leaves, and litter from guest-facing areas such as lawns, walkways and landscape beds.
- Operate landscaping equipment, such as tillers, tractors, mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, edgers; maintain equipment as assigned.
- Responsible for use and care of tools and equipment.
- Assist with larger landscaping projects such as mulch application, tree removal/planting, new bed installations, etc.
- Assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of irrigation systems to ensure proper water distribution.
- All other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma or GED required. Previous experience with landscaping and/or gardening is preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The associate must be comfortable working outdoors, in various weather conditions. Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, and walk for extended periods.
The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The associate occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold. There may be strong smells due to the environment.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. When around equipment or mechanical rooms, the noise level may increase to loud.
Benefits Include:
- Daycare services for employees only - open 7 Days a Week 7 am until 11 pm at Great Rates (Subsidy may also be available)
- Generous 401K plan - 100% Vested from the beginning!
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance available for Full-Time Employees
- Paid Time Off, Sick Time and Holiday Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement *for eligible employees*
- Discounts available for Hotel, Restaurants, Spa Services, and more
