Park Grounds Gardener — Grow, Trim & Beautify Greens

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Boston is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to perform general care for trees, shrubs and flowers in park areas and public buildings.

Under supervision, you will plant seeds, prepare soil, weed and trim beds, transplant plants, remove debris, and assist with seasonal landscaping. A valid 2-year experience requirement applies, plus pre-employment physical and drug test; Boston residency is required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in related work.
• Pre-employment physical and drug test required.
• Must be a resident of the city of Boston.

Responsibilities

• Gives general care to trees, shrubs and flowers in a park area or on the grounds of a building or public institution; and does related work as required.
• Works beds and pots plants; transfers plants to beds; prepares soil for beds; plants seeds.
• Prepares ground for flower beds; arranges flower beds; weeds and trims flower beds; plants grass; trims hedges and prunes flowering bushes and shrubbery.
• Removes dirt, rubbish, leaves and refuse.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Tree care

Job description

Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Boston is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to perform general care for trees, shrubs and flowers in park areas and public buildings.

Under supervision, you will plant seeds, prepare soil, weed and trim beds, transplant plants, remove debris, and assist with seasonal landscaping. A valid 2-year experience requirement applies, plus pre-employment physical and drug test; Boston residency is required.