Greenhouse Gardener

Dallas Arboretum; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K

PTO

Job summary

The Greenhouse Gardener at Dallas Arboretum supports daily greenhouse operations under the Greenhouse Manager and Crew Lead. This role involves plant care, propagation, and research trials, with outdoor work and physical labor including operating machinery.

Responsibilities include propagation tasks, daily watering, maintenance, and assisting with material deliveries and irrigation system upkeep. Weekend availability is required on a rotating basis to support operations.

Qualifications

• Lifts up to 30 pounds; works in all weather conditions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Able to manage multiple tasks with good organizational skills.
• Willingness to work on weekends/holidays and flexible hours.
• Valid driver’s license to operate garden vehicles.
• 1 year of relevant greenhouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist plant propagation including seed sowing, transplanting, and caretaking of seedlings and cuttings.
• Water daily and monitor plant health.
• Perform routine greenhouse maintenance per weekly schedule.
• Maintain cleanliness 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 to move materials between locations.
• Work weekends on a rotating schedule.

Skills

Lifting ability

Verbal and written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Time management

Flexible hours including weekends

Driver’s license

Physical stamina

Tools

Box truck operation

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

INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• 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.