School Garden Technician: Outdoor Learning & Care

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools is seeking a gardening-focused team member to support school gardens across the district. You will collaborate with educators to install, maintain, and supply garden-related materials while working outdoors in diverse weather conditions.

The role requires 1–2 years in gardening or horticulture, knowledge of vegetable, fruit, and native plants, and a valid driver's license. Applicants should be organized, reliable, and ready to learn new skills within a dynamic

Qualifications

• Requires at least 1–2 years of experience in gardening, horticulture, or agriculture.
• Plant and gardening knowledge (vegetable, fruit, and native plants) required.
• Associate degree preferred, or educational requirement may be substituted for at least 3 years of experience in relevant field.
• Highly organized.
• Demonstrates effective and reliable work habits, including regular and punctual attendance, and shows a willingness to learn new work skills.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with the Director of Science, District ILSs, School Gardens Teacher, other educators, and School Garden Champions.
• In conjunction with the School Garden Teacher, responsible for garden installations, care, and maintenance across SPS.
• Work with the Director of Science and the District Science ILSs in the operation of the Science Resource Center.
• Receive, inspect, store, and deliver garden/science materials.
• Responsible for weeding, mulching, digging, raking, and shoveling.
• Pruning fruit trees.
• Planting, transplanting, dividing, and composting.

Skills

Gardening experience

Knowledge of plants

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree in horticulture or related field

Educational substitute: 3 years experience in relevant field

Tools

Valid driver's license

Job description

Springfield Public Schools is seeking a gardening-focused team member to support school gardens across the district. You will collaborate with educators to install, maintain, and supply garden-related materials while working outdoors in diverse weather conditions.

The role requires 1–2 years in gardening or horticulture, knowledge of vegetable, fruit, and native plants, and a valid driver's license. Applicants should be organized, reliable, and ready to learn new skills within a dynamic