Gardener (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Deutschland; Presencial; EUR 32 000 - 46 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The National Park Service is seeking a Gardener to perform seasonal gardening and grounds maintenance across designated park units. Responsibilities include planting, transplanting, pruning, mowing, fertilizing, and monitoring for plant health, pests, and disease, with some chemical treatments as directed.

The role may involve operating various vehicles and equipment to complete tasks. Positions span roughly six months and vary by weather conditions and project needs, with openings at multiple

Qualificações

• Seasonal gardening tasks such as planting, transplanting, pruning, mowing, and fertilizing.
• Inspecting for disease and pest conditions; applying chemical treatments as directed.
• Ability to operate vehicles and equipment needed for gardening duties.

Responsabilidades

• Perform seasonal gardening tasks and grounds maintenance across park areas.
• Plant, transplant, prune, mow, fertilize, lay sod, and water to maintain healthy lawns and landscapes.
• Inspect for disease and pests and apply treatments as directed under supervision.
• Operate vehicles and equipment required to complete gardening duties.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Open: October 19, 2026 — Closes: October 26, 2026

Summary

The primary purpose of the Gardener is to perform seasonal gardening and grounds maintenance tasks-including planting, transplanting, pruning, mowing, and fertilizing-to establish and maintain the health and appearance of lawns, plants, and landscaped areas, while inspecting for disease and pest conditions, applying chemical treatments as directed, and operating vehicles and equipment needed to complete the work. Likely Entry on Duty: March - May 2027. Open to the first 100 applicants.

Major Duties

These positions may be filled for a six month seasonal period, but can be vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Defined Season(s): Death Valley National Park: May - November Yosemite National Park: March - December Lake Chelan National Recreation Area: April - September Some of the Gardener Standard Duties include but are not limited to: Performs seasonal gardening tasks such as fertilizing, preparing seedbeds, transplanting, laying sod, aerating, deadheading, staking, dividing plants, and watering. May apply chemicals to plants according to directions and under supervisory guidance and instruction. Mows, edges and waters lawns to maintain appearance. Lays sod, sows seed, places mulch to maintain or restore lawn appearances. Pulls and/or treats non-native plant species. Prepares soil-mixing materials such as sand, humus, topsoil, and fertilizer in accordance with instructions. Additional Duties for the WG-06: Transplants trees, shrubs, flowers and other plants by digging proper sized holes and preparing the soil to receive the plants. Removes the plant taking care not to damage the roots and removes sufficient soil to insure its continued growth in the new location. Computes quantities of plants, seeds, and other materials needed for specific areas. Prunes and trims trees and shrubs to obtain the shape, size and desired growth characteristics, and to remove diseased limbs or excess branches. May operate various types of motor vehicles (e.g., pickup trucks) to transport supplies and materials to work sites. May operate farm-type tractors with attached equipment such as; rotary or flail mowers, augers, tillers, etc., in the performance of the gardener duties.