Greenhouse Gardener

Dallas-Arboretum-and-Botanical-Garden; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden seeks a Greenhouse Gardener to support daily greenhouse operations under the direction of the Greenhouse Manager and Crew Lead. The role focuses on plant care, propagation, research trials, and greenhouse maintenance, involving outdoor work and physical labor including operating machinery.

Responsibilities include propagation, watering, irrigation support, material delivery, and weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Lifting up to 30 pounds and work in all weather conditions following safety guidelines.
• Good verbal and written communication; bilingual English and Spanish proficiency is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with strong organizational skills.
• Flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license to operate garden vehicles.
• One year of relevant experience (preferred).
• Ability to pass pre-employment background checks, physical evaluations, and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of plant propagation, including seed sowing and vegetative propagation.
• Water daily and monitor plant health.
• Perform routine greenhouse maintenance tasks per weekly schedule.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in greenhouse, potting area, and storage spaces.
• Assist with preparing, pulling, and loading materials for delivery to the Arboretum.
• Aid in installation, maintenance, and repair of drip irrigation systems.
• Operate a box truck for transportation of materials and equipment between multiple locations.
• Availability to work weekends on a rotating schedule.

Skills

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Bilingual EN/ES (plus)

Time management

Driver's license

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The Greenhouse Gardener supports daily greenhouse operations under the direction of the Greenhouse Manager and Crew Lead. This role plays a key part in plant care, propagation, research trials, and greenhouse maintenance while contributing to the overall success of the team. This role involves outdoor work in various weather conditions and requires physical labor, including operating machinery and transporting materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with all aspects of plant propagation, including seed sowing and vegetative propagation. Tasks include planting and transplanting seeds, seedlings, and cuttings, as well as inspecting plants, watering, weeding, cultivating, and preparing soil.
• Perform daily watering and monitor plant health.
• Safely carry out routine greenhouse maintenance tasks as outlined in the weekly schedule.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the greenhouse, potting area, and storage spaces.
• Assist with preparing, pulling, and loading materials for delivery to the Arboretum.
• Aid in the installation, maintenance, and repair of drip irrigation systems.
• Operate a box truck for transportation of materials and equipment between multiple locations.
• Availability to work weekends on a rotating schedule.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications

• Lifting of up to 30 pounds when necessary repetitively bend/stoop, move across property and work in all weather conditions in indoor and outdoor environment, and follow approved safety guidelines
• Good verbal and written communication skills; bilingual (English and Spanish) proficiency is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks using effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• Valid driver’s license to operate garden vehicles.
• One year of relevant experience (preferred).
• Ability to pass all pre-employment requirements including background check, physical evaluations, and drug screening

Work Environment

This position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and involves exposure to loud equipment. Safety guidelines must be followed at all times.

To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive healthcare, a 401K, and Paid Time Off (PTO).

The mission of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden is to be a garden for all that enriches lives through beauty, learning, and connection. We are a world-class sanctuary where people and plants flourish in the natural environment.

The Dallas Arboretum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, genetic characteristics or disability unrelated to job performance.