FWBG Groundskeeper

Fort Worth Botanic Garden; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden seeks a Groundskeeper to maintain garden aesthetics, support horticulturists, and enhance visitor experiences. This entry-level position offers a salary of $18/hour with benefits. Applicants should possess landscaping experience and effective communication skills.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in landscaping or closely related field.
• Knowledge of proper techniques and uses of hand and power tools.
• Physically able to perform strenuous manual labor tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned areas: mow, trim, edge, and aerate lawns.
• Collaborate with horticulturists to meet aesthetic goals.
• Demonstrate techniques to coworkers and volunteers.

Skills

Landscaping

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

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The minimum starting pay for this nonexempt position is $18/hr.

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden (FWBG) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to our Mission to explore the critically important world of plants, collaborate to discover the role they play in our cultural and natural environments, and engage people to conserve nature and improve the human experience. Our employees enjoy a positive workplace culture that serves our community, brings joy to children and families, and demonstrates the core values of respect, integrity, collaboration, and enthusiasm in our day-to-day interactions with each other. All full-time employees have access to outstanding medical benefits, exceptional paid time off, and flexible schedules.

As a Fort Worth Botanic Garden Groundskeeper, you will have essential responsibilities that help maintain the garden's appearance, health, and visitor experience. This work supports horticulturists, living collections, and other staff in highlighting and preserving plant collections. Groundskeepers play a crucial role in ensuring that the garden remains beautiful and safe, thereby enhancing the overall visitor experience. The duties require knowledge of plants, soil, equipment, and safe landscaping practices.

Accountability

• Responsible for maintaining assigned areas: mow, trim, edge, and aerate lawns; prune shrubs and trees; remove dead and damaged plants; rake leaves, mulch planting beds, and keep paths and open areas clear of weeds and debris.
• Areas of support for the horticulture team responsibilities include irrigation, hardscape, weeding, pest and fertility management, waste removal, and seasonal preparations.
• Ensure the success of dedicated events by maintaining the aesthetics, safety, and functionality of event spaces.
  
  

People Management/Interactions

• Regularly collaborate with coworkers and volunteer teams and provide precise instructions for tasks like planting, pruning, or cleanup including demonstration of techniques when needed.
• Collaborate closely with horticulturists, managers, and landscape designers to ensure outdoor spaces meet aesthetic and ecological goals.
• Continuously improve knowledge through attending and participating in training workshops and seminars, staff and organizational training, and utilizing digital resources.
• Demonstrate professionalism and the FWBG Core Values while engaging with guests, interacting with coworkers and managers, and managing conflict.
  
  

Communication

• Encourage job feedback/suggestions from team members, showing respect for their input.
• Engage in all campus communication methods to stay informed and share information. This includes email, MS Teams, texts, calls, and newsletters. Communicate with others clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrate personal understanding of oral and written instructions.
  
  

Competencies - Knowledge And Skills Required

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in landscaping or closely related field including maintenance and grounds keeping tasks.
• Knowledge of proper techniques and uses of a variety of hand and power tools and machinery with ability to use various tools, assigned equipment, and heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices including use of PPE.
• Physically able to perform strenuous manual labor tasks related to assigned responsibilities in Texas weather.
• Basic computer and mobile phone app skills for benefits enrollment, time reporting, and electronic communication.
  
  

Additional Job Requirements

• Be adaptable and flexible to changing schedules and willing to work weekends and evenings when necessary.
• Ability to support and participate in FWBG public exhibitions and events.
  
  

Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

Apply through this job site or visit FWBG's Careers Page at https://fwbg.org/about-us/careers/.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Zoos and Botanical Gardens

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