Maintenance Seasonal-Conservatory Gardener

City of Fort Wayne; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasonal Conservatory Gardener to assist in maintaining beautiful gardens and landscapes. This role involves working closely with full-time gardeners to ensure the Botanical Conservatory thrives. You will engage in various tasks such as planting, weeding, and pruning while interacting professionally with the public and volunteers. If you have a passion for horticulture and enjoy working outdoors, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to a vibrant community space while developing your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have completed three years of high school.
• Experience in gardening or landscaping is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with garden bed maintenance, including planting and weeding.
• Interact with the public and assist with volunteer horticulture crews.

Skills

Gardening

Landscaping

Communication

Equipment Operation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Small Hand Tools

Power Tools

One-ton Truck

Utility Truck

Delivery Van

Job description

Maintenance-Seasonal-Conservatory Gardener

Department: Parks & Recreation - Botanical Conservatory

Shift: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Tue.-Sat. or Sun-Thurs. (flexible hours)

Location: Fort Wayne, IN
200 E. Berry Street

Pay Rate: $15-$17/hour

SUMMARY

The incumbent assists full-time gardeners in maintaining the Botanical Conservatory’s gardens, landscape, and plant collections using materials and methods as assigned. The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment, independence, initiative, and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations. All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with the City safety rules and operating regulations, policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the ability to interact with the public, City incumbents, and outside agencies with patience, tact, respect, and professionalism and the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists with garden bed maintenance, such as planting, weeding, mulching, pruning, and watering;
• Assists with volunteer horticulture crews as instructed;
• Performs grounds work, including edging, sweeping, and removal of litter and debris;
• Assists with seasonal display changes;
• Picks up and delivers supplies per instructions;
• Responsibly and effectively utilizes various chemical agents under supervision such as, but not limited to, pesticides and cleaning products.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• May occasionally assist with facility and restroom cleaning;
• May occasionally assist with set up and tear down of tables and chairs;
• May occasionally assist with greenhouse production work;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The incumbent is responsible to manage their performance in accordance with this job description and the performance expectations provided to them by management. If at any time the incumbent is unsure of their role or specific responsibilities, it is the incumbent’s responsibility to refer to their job description and ask for clarification from their supervisor. Management will work with the incumbent, as needed, to ensure performance expectations are clearly communicated and performance goals are achieved. Incumbent will receive guidance and instruction from full-time horticulture staff for day-to-day horticultural activities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Incumbent does not supervise any staff in this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

At least 18 years of age and completion of three years of high school; and any combination of related work experiences such as gardening, landscaping, or similar.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and/or ABILITIES

• Operates and maintains equipment in a safe manner;
• Works with moderate supervision where instructions are relatively complete;
• Works in harmony with fellow workers and maintains good relations with park patrons;
• Maintains a neat and personal appearance;
• Ability to drive one-ton truck, small utility truck, and large delivery van competently;
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ration, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Incumbent is expected to carry out simple, repetitive, routine tasks. Practical knowledge of the use of small hand tools and power tools. Incumbent must be able to follow simple oral instructions and understand the general work required in the maintenance of all Conservatory areas as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee lifts 50 pounds and carries the weight 25 feet. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Effort is exerted regularly for sustained periods where strain may be intense for frequent or moderate duration. Physical effort involves heavy lifting in a non-sitting position with high manual dexterity required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a known disabling condition to perform the essential functions.

Incumbent works in both indoor and outdoor environments. Responsible for a variety of different operations to be able to complete assignments with accuracy required to protect tools, materials, and prevent injuries of others. The working conditions include moderate exposure to dust, grease, extreme temperature, pollen and grass clippings, hazardous materials or inclement weather with occasional exposure to hazardous work conditions. They are regularly exposed to high humidity and moisture.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to age, race, color, religion, sex, disability, veteran's status, national origin, or sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a known disabling condition will be considered in accordance with State and Federal Law.