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Seasonal Gardener, Horticulture Operations (6-Month Term Appointment)
Location: Jamaica Plain, MA
Salary: 21.00
Job Summary:
This Seasonal Gardener (Horticulture Operations) position is a six-month term appointment. The successful candidates will join the Arboretum’s Horticulture Department in the stewardship of one of the finest and most significant woody plant collections in North America. The Seasonal Gardeners work alongside the Arboretum’s team of Horticulturists responsible for holistic care of their assigned collection and landscape areas. Seasonal Gardeners assist with such tasks including the execution of IPM practices, transplanting, pruning, weed management, mulching and composting, lawn maintenance and establishment, leaf clean-up, watering, invasive species management, and various types of landscape maintenance and collection renovation projects. The Arboretum seeks a dynamic and diverse group of individuals to fill seasonal positions. Hourly wage: $21.00. Benefits Eligible Position.
Job Responsibilities:
Assist Horticulture staff members with various tasks including:
- Weeding, mulching, and brush chipping
- Pruning
- Transplanting
- Watering
- IPM practices
- Mowing, string trimming, and leaf clean-up
- Litter management
- Operation and maintenance of various equipment
- Landscape maintenance and collection renovation projects as needed
- Other related job duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
Candidates MUST meet the following basic qualifications in order to be considered for this role:
Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in arboriculture, horticulture, or related field preferred. A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the field of horticulture or a related field may be substituted for the educational requirement. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and acquire a D.O.T. Medical Examiner’s Certificate as part of the pre-hiring process.
EEO Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All qualified applicants can apply here: https://arboretum.harvard.edu/about/jobs-and-opportunities/job-openings/
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