Gardener: Horticulture & Propagation

Genesis Distribution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gardener position at the U.S. Botanic Garden, part of the Architect of the Capitol, supports the Garden and Grounds section in propagating and cultivating a wide variety of plants and maintaining beds and displays.

You'll perform routine horticultural tasks, transplant, prune, propagate, and document plant beds, while complying with safety rules and obtaining a DC pesticide applicator license within 30 days if required.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform gardening tasks with minimal supervision.
• Experience with plant propagation and cultivation.
• Willingness to obtain DC pesticide applicator license.

Responsibilities

• Transplants, aerates, prunes and trims plants.
• Cultivates a variety of trees, shrubs and flowers and maintains beds.
• Cares for decorative plants in rooms and courtyards.
• Follows safety rules and OSHA regulations; uses PPE.
• Prepares and documents plant beds, seeds and plant materials.

Skills

Garden maintenance

Propagating plants

Plant care

Hedge trimming

Job description

The Gardener position at the U.S. Botanic Garden, part of the Architect of the Capitol, supports the Garden and Grounds section in propagating and cultivating a wide variety of plants and maintaining beds and displays.

You'll perform routine horticultural tasks, transplant, prune, propagate, and document plant beds, while complying with safety rules and obtaining a DC pesticide applicator license within 30 days if required.