What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gardener / Horticulture - Summer 2025 position at Tributary?
Summary/Objective
The Horticulture Maintenance posit ion is responsible for directly maintaining the overall condition of the shrubs and flower beds around the property . This position will be integral to the preseason preparation, in-season maintenance, and fall clean-up of the grounds .
Essential Functions
This position has some supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Horticulture Lead
Work Environment
This is an outdoor position and employees are subject to a variety of weather conditions and other conditions found outside . The employee may be exposed to hazards including, but are not limited to, s lipping, tripping, falls , chemicals, sun exposure etc . Injury is possible.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
Sitting 10 %
Kneeling 25 %
Lifting 25 %
Climbing 5 %
Standing 90 %
Stooping 25 %
Reaching 25 %
Pushing 20 %
Bending 50 %
Pulling 25 %
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Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a Full or Part Time S easonal , hourly position . Days and hours of work are typically up to 5 days a week at 8 hours each day on average and may be adjusted for business needs . Overtime is possible. Must have the ability to work weekends, holidays, days, and nights with flexible hours. Schedule is subject to change, and applicants must be flexible with schedule adjustments.
Travel
There are no travel requirements for this position.
Required Education And Experience
Must have valid work authorization to work in the United States for I- 9 form purposes .
AAP/EEO Statement
Driggs Management, Inc, or affiliate of Driggs Management, Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
O ther Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice . Due to the seasonal nature of this business, you may be asked to perform duties outside of your normal job description.
The Horticulture Maintenance posit ion is responsible for directly maintaining the overall condition of the shrubs and flower beds around the property . This position will be integral to the preseason preparation, in-season maintenance, and fall clean-up of the grounds .
Essential Functions
- Prune shrubs
- Hand watering flowers & flowerpots.
- Deadhead flowers.
- Weed flower and landscape beds.
- Spreading compost and bark mulch.
- Planting flowers.
- Clean-up & sweep landscaped areas .
- Attention to Detail
- Passion for Service
- Professionalism
- Integrity and Ethical Behavior
- Communication
- Team Work
- Self-Starter
This position has some supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Horticulture Lead
Work Environment
This is an outdoor position and employees are subject to a variety of weather conditions and other conditions found outside . The employee may be exposed to hazards including, but are not limited to, s lipping, tripping, falls , chemicals, sun exposure etc . Injury is possible.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing 50 pounds or less. The position requires manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
Sitting 10 %
Kneeling 25 %
Lifting 25 %
Climbing 5 %
Standing 90 %
Stooping 25 %
Reaching 25 %
Pushing 20 %
Bending 50 %
Pulling 25 %
_____%
_____%
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a Full or Part Time S easonal , hourly position . Days and hours of work are typically up to 5 days a week at 8 hours each day on average and may be adjusted for business needs . Overtime is possible. Must have the ability to work weekends, holidays, days, and nights with flexible hours. Schedule is subject to change, and applicants must be flexible with schedule adjustments.
Travel
There are no travel requirements for this position.
Required Education And Experience
- 2-3 years landscaping or gardening experience required.
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to speak English at an elementary level.
Must have valid work authorization to work in the United States for I- 9 form purposes .
AAP/EEO Statement
Driggs Management, Inc, or affiliate of Driggs Management, Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
O ther Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice . Due to the seasonal nature of this business, you may be asked to perform duties outside of your normal job description.
