Horticulture Laborer, Seasonal Extended Summer

City of Kirkwood; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community with the City of Kirkwood Parks and Recreation Department, where collaboration and innovation thrive! This role offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors, managing a variety of tasks that contribute to the beauty of our parks. Ideal candidates will enjoy hands-on work, engaging with the public, and gaining valuable experience in municipal horticulture. If you’re passionate about the outdoors and ready to make a difference in your community, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform heavy physical labor in all weather conditions.
• Ability to courteously and professionally interact with the public.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand and power tools for grounds maintenance.
• Install and maintain flowers, trees, and shrubs.

Skills

Manual Labor

Customer Interaction

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Small Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Here at the City of Kirkwood Parks and Recreation Department, we intentionally foster collaboration, innovation, and inclusion in order to provide the highest quality services around. We work as a team and put people first; that's the secret to our success and why we are recognized as one of the best communities in St. Louis to both live and work.

What you will be doing:

• Be responsible for the safe operation of a variety of hand and power tools, small equipment, and pickup truck used in grounds maintenance.
• Perform unskilled and semi-skilled manual labor.
• Duties include but are not limited to performing installation and maintenance of flowers, trees, and shrubs.
• Works under direct supervision of Parks' Horticulturist.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• A valid Driver's License.
• The ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
• The ability to courteously and professionally interact with the public.
• Must be able to perform heavy physical labor in all weather conditions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works primarily outdoors in all weather conditions. Exposure to heat, rain, dust and physical hazards associated with working in this environment. Potential Exposure to pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides. Use and training of safe methods of application for pesticides to control invasive and other undesirable plant material. Perfect opportunity to gain industry experience and learn from municipal horticulture experts. Season: April 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023; 40 hours/week

To apply: Complete this electronic employment application OR: A paper application can be picked up at Kirkwood City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, 63122 OR: call 314-984-6975 to have one e-mailed, mailed, or faxed to you. Return paper applications to: City of Kirkwood, Attn: Human Resources, at the address listed above.

PERSONS REQUIRING AN ACCOMMODATION TO APPLY FOR A JOB OPENING SHOULD CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES AT 314-822-5809.

THE CITY OF KIRKWOOD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY.