Parks & Greenspace Gardener

City-of-Springfield-; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Springfield is seeking a Gardener to join Public Grounds to design, plant, and manage vegetation along city rights-of-way, facility grounds, and beautification projects throughout Springfield.

You will help ensure safe, high-quality landscapes that enhance the community, with hours Monday through Friday and the possibility of assignments requiring specific licenses and training.

Qualifications

• Three years of work experience in arboriculture, horticulture, forestry, or related field.
• 23 hours of horticulture/forestry coursework from an accredited college or university; may substitute for two years experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, plant, and manage vegetation along city right-of-ways, facility grounds, and beautification projects.
• Contribute to safe, high-quality environments for residents and visitors.

Skills

Arboriculture

Horticulture

Forestry

Education

College coursework in horticulture/forestry

Job description

The City of Springfield is seeking a Gardener to join Public Grounds to design, plant, and manage vegetation along city rights-of-way, facility grounds, and beautification projects throughout Springfield.

You will help ensure safe, high-quality landscapes that enhance the community, with hours Monday through Friday and the possibility of assignments requiring specific licenses and training.