Gardens Assistant

SupportFinity™; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

SupportFinity™ is seeking a Gardens Assistant to assist the Horticulture team in maintaining living collections at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. The role involves removing garden debris, watering, and weeding. Applicants should have a high school diploma, experience with tools, and a valid Texas driver’s license.

This position requires independent work and is vital for maintaining a positive guest experience at the center.

Qualifications

• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools applicable to trade; 1 year experience with blowers.
• Must be detail-oriented and take pride in your work.
• Valid Texas driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Horticulture team in daily operations and maintenance of the living collections.
• Removal of garden debris, including litter and fallen branches.
• Weed, mow, water, and mulch.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Experience with hand and power tools

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Blowers

Job description

Title: Gardens Assistant

Department: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 19 hours per week

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2026

Location: JOHNSON WILDFLOWER CENTER

Purpose: Assist the Horticulture team in the daily operations and maintenance of the living collections and grounds.

Responsibilities

• Removal of garden debris, including human-generated litter, fallen branches, and animal scat.
• Blow, sweep and rake paths.
• Weed, mow, water, and mulch.
• Bed preparation and construction and spot repair of decomposed granite paths.
• Effectively communicate with members of the Horticulture team and all Center teams. Work independently and unsupervised on scheduled weekends.
• Assist our guests in answering questions related to the Wildflower Center and horticulture; strive to ensure a positive guest experience.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools applicable to trade; 1 year experience with blowers.
• Experience attending to guest safety and experience.
• Experience working with groups of people and taking direction from a supervisor.
• Must be detail-oriented, take pride in your work, and have excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in tight spaces and in all weather conditions.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a botanic garden or university setting.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre‑employment, post‑accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return‑to‑duty, and follow‑up drug and alcohol testing).

Salary Range

$18.00 per hour

Working Conditions

• Work outside in tight spaces and in all weather conditions.

Work Shift

• Tues‑Sat, 7:00 am – 10:45 am
• An occasional evening or weekend may be required for mission‑related events.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents must be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E‑Verify

The University of Texas at Austin uses E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E‑Verify is 854197. See the following: E‑Verify Poster (English and Spanish) – PDF; Right to Work Poster (English) – PDF; Right to Work Poster (Spanish) – PDF.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP‑3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report.