Gardener - Examination

Cleveland Division of Police; Parks (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Municipal School District (CMSD) is seeking candidates for a Gardener Examination opened in CS2026-105. The role involves planting, pruning, mulching, and maintaining park grounds, interior plants, and greenhouse stock.

supervision of seasonal staff is required, along with regular reporting and public interaction. Qualified applicants have an associate degree in horticulture or two years of related experience, a valid Ohio driver’s license, and must obtain a pesticide applicator

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a Horticulture Field or two years of related farm/landscape experience.
• Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License in a horticulture category (5/6/8) or sub-categories within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs gardening and horticultural work under supervision.
• Supervises laborers and assistants engaged in gardening work.
• Handles planting, maintenance, and supervision of landscape, interior and greenhouse plants.
• Manages weeding, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, and pesticide application.
• Cleans and maintains park facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Plows and clears snow.
• Interacts with the public and completes reports.

Skills

Driver's License

Pesticide Applicator’s License

Education

Associate’s Degree in Horticulture

Two years related experience

Job description

Description

GARDENER Examination (OPEN) CS2026-105

Application Open Date: 08/14/2026

Application Close Date: 08/31/2026

SALARY: $23.80 - $27.58 per hour.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

WRITTEN EXAMINATION: The exam may be computerized, or a traditional pencil and paper designed to test the objectives of the duties and minimum qualifications of the classification.

Examples of Duties

• Under supervision, performs gardening and horticultural work.
• Supervises laborers and other assistants engaged in gardening work.
• Performs related duties as required.
• TYPICAL TASKS: Performs or supervises the production, planting, and maintenance of landscape and ornamental plants, interior plants, and greenhouse plants including tropical plants, flowers, shrubs, trees, and grass.
• Performs weeding, pruning, and trimming on same.
• Applies mulch, fertilizers, and pesticides.
• Cleans and maintains upkeep of park facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Plows and clears snow.
• Supervises the work of seasonal employees.
• Interacts with the public.
• Completes reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a Horticulture Field from an accredited college or university, or the equivalent of two years of full-time paid experience in greenhouse, nursery, landscape maintenance, or other related field which includes the operation of landscape maintenance equipment especially vehicles and trailers, walk-behind and riding mowers, spreaders, and spray equipment required.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License in a horticulture related category (5, 6, or 8 or any of their sub-categories) for State of Ohio required within six months of date of hire.

Supplemental Information

• Reminder: Minimum qualifications must be met as of the last day of the accepting applications. You must upload these documents at the time of submitting your application or email the documents to [e-mail] and include the Job Title in the email.

CLEVELAND MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (CMSD) PREFERENCE CREDIT

• An applicant who is a graduate of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) and is participating in an open competitive entrance-level examination, as determined by the Commission, shall receive an additional five (5) points upon achieving a passing score, as established in the examination announcement. Applicants must provide acceptable proof of graduation from a CMSD school at the time of application in order to qualify for this credit.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

• Veterans' preference will be awarded, when applicable, to eligible veterans in accordance with Civil Service Rules 4.40E, 4.40F and 4.40G. Proof of active service or a DD Form 214, must be presented to the Commission at the time of filing application for the examination in which credit is sought in order to qualify for veterans' credit. If the applicant has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions that applicant shall receive an additional five (5) points added to their raw score on the examination; or ten (10) points are added to their raw score on the examination if applicant’s supporting documentation indicates more than fifteen percent (15%) service connected disability. Note: Only DD Form 214 (long form) or an official armed service document indicating type of discharge or separation and the dates of active service will be accepted as proof of active service.

Reminder: To determine if you qualify to take the examination you must include/attach any required documents (i.e. Resume, Certifications, Driver’s License, etc…) to support you meet the Minimum Qualifications. Please read the Minimum Qualification section carefully, you may attach PDF or JPEG

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin/ancestry, military status, disability, age and religion.