Botanical Groundskeeper: Cultivate Plants & Garden Care

National Tropical Botanical Garden; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gardener at National Tropical Botanical Garden's Kampong campus seeks a dependable team player who will perform hands-on horticultural and grounds maintenance to support plant collections, appearance, health, and visitor experience.

You will operate garden tools, apply fertilizers and IPM practices, monitor plant health, and assist with events and garden operations. A high school diploma or GED and a willingness to work Saturdays are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or one year of related horticultural, landscaping, grounds maintenance, or similar experience and/or training.
• Previous experience working with plants, gardens, landscaping, or botanical collections is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine lawn and grounds maintenance, including mowing, weed-eating, edging, and other maintenance activities as directed.
• Prepare public-access areas for visitors prior to opening by removing debris, blowing pathways and gathering areas, and ensuring the garden is clean and presentable.
• Support general plant collection maintenance, including watering, fertilizing, weeding, pruning, staking, mulching, planting, and removal of plants as directed.
• Monitor plant health and condition, identify potential concerns, and communicate observations to the Horticulture Manager.
• Apply organic and chemical fertilizers and other approved horticultural products when required and in accordance with safety requirements.
• Safely operate and maintain garden power tools and equipment (lawn mowers, weed trimmers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, blowers).
• Assist the Visitor Services Team with mission-related events and activities as assigned.
• Assist with garden closing procedures, including securing designated areas and moving trash and recycling to appropriate locations.
• Provide courteous and professional assistance to visitors and support a positive visitor experience.

Skills

Horticulture

Plant care

IPM

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn mowers

Weed trimmers

Chainsaws

Hedge trimmers

Blowers

Job description

The Gardener at National Tropical Botanical Garden's Kampong campus seeks a dependable team player who will perform hands-on horticultural and grounds maintenance to support plant collections, appearance, health, and visitor experience.

You will operate garden tools, apply fertilizers and IPM practices, monitor plant health, and assist with events and garden operations. A high school diploma or GED and a willingness to work Saturdays are required.