Campus Gardener | Full-Time Grounds Pro with Flex Schedule

amherst; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Amherst College invites applications for the Gardener position. The Gardener is a full-time, year-round role supporting the Landscape and Grounds Department with planning and executing landscaping operations and ensuring proper horticultural maintenance on campus.

The position may require extended shifts, emergency call-ins, and a schedule generally Monday through Friday; compensation ranges from $23 to $25 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• MA DOT card or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Pesticide and hoisting licenses or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire.
• Valid driver's license and successful credentialing to operate college vehicles.
• CORI checks and pre-employment procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide labor support for horticultural tasks across campus, including pruning, weeding, fertilizing, spraying, repairing damaged areas, grading terrain, seeding, transplanting shrubs and plants, and snow removal.
• Operate department equipment: trucks, utility vehicles, tractors, saws, lawn mowers, tools, and snow equipment; inspect and perform basic maintenance.
• Assist Special Services with setup for functions and support office moves as needed.
• Assist Design and Construction with landscape project planning, inspection, maintenance, labeling, repair operations, and material purchasing.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Plant knowledge

Garden design interpretation

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

MA DOT card or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire

Pesticide and hoisting licenses or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire

Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test

Tools

Trucks and tractors

Lawn mowing equipment

Chainsaws

Irrigation systems

Job description

Amherst College invites applications for the Gardener position. The Gardener is a full-time, year-round role supporting the Landscape and Grounds Department with planning and executing landscaping operations and ensuring proper horticultural maintenance on campus.

The position may require extended shifts, emergency call-ins, and a schedule generally Monday through Friday; compensation ranges from $23 to $25 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package.