Gardener

Gardner-Webb University; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community in Overland Park as a Gardener, where you'll assist in the design and maintenance of beautiful gardens at the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead. This role involves hands-on work with plants, trees, and flowers, ensuring the park remains a welcoming environment for visitors. You'll collaborate with volunteers and seasonal staff, using various tools to create stunning landscapes. If you have a passion for horticulture and enjoy working outdoors, this temporary position offers a chance to make a positive impact in the community while honing your gardening skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license.
• Two years of experience in greenhouse, nursery, or landscaping.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and design of gardens and flower beds.
• Organize and participate in planting and maintenance of landscaping.

Skills

Basic math skills

Interpersonal skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Rototillers

Weed eaters

Mowers

Brush trimmers

Garden hand tools

Job description

The City of Overland Park has a temporary Gardener position available in the Parks and Recreation Department.

JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT

Assists in the planning and design of the gardens, flower beds and wooded areas at the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead. Organizes, instructs, and participates in the planting, maintenance and care of plants, trees, flowers and landscaping. Assists in the training and guidance of volunteers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the planning and design of the gardens, flower beds and wooded areas at the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead.
• Organizes, instructs, and participates in the planting, maintenance and care of plants, trees, flowers and landscaping, in keeping with established work plans. Coordinates work tasks with other seasonal staff and volunteers.
• Familiar with the use of rototillers, weed eaters, mowers, brush trimmers, and garden hand tools (included but not limited to shovels, spades, hoes, hedge clippers, wheelbarrows, and post hole diggers).
• Loads, transports, and unloads plants and materials from trucks.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools to trim bushes, trees, and grasses around the farmstead.
• Uses proper horticultural techniques to water, prune, fertilize, weed, and mulch.
• Assists in set up, operation and tear down of event equipment and supplies. Provides customer service to visitors.
• Assists in ensuring a safe environment for visitors and the general public. Identifies safety hazards and informs supervisors of hazards and takes corrective action.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with supervisors, customers, and any other persons or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.
• The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks, where applicable.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Possession of appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Must maintain an insurable driving record.

EXPERIENCE

• Two years experience in greenhouse, nursery or landscaping, and the design, installation and maintenance of plant materials, or an equivalent level of experience.

SKILLS

• Basic math skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Diplomacy and judgment.
• Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under distracting conditions.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to train and guide others.
• Ability to work in a hectic environment with many interruptions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to make and receive phone calls.
• Ability to operate power and hand tools.
• Ability to operate City vehicles and equipment.
• Exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to chemicals, dust, sprays, fogs, and mists.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect):

Direct: None

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

No City residency requirement.

Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.

Pay Rate: $15.25 Per Hour

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.