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Gardener II, Horticulture Operations

Location: Boston, MA
Salary: $32.35 per hour

Job Summary

The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University seeks a highly motivated horticulture professional for the role of Gardener II (Horticulture Operations). The successful candidate will join the Arboretum’s Horticulture Department in the stewardship of North America’s oldest public arboretum.

This Gardener II role will work alongside the Arboretum’s team of Horticulturists responsible for holistic care of their assigned collection and landscape areas. Gardeners perform tasks including weeding, planting, pruning, mulching, and watering; lawn maintenance, leaf clean-up, and various types of landscape maintenance and renovation projects; execution of plant health care practices and invasive species management; and related equipment operation and maintenance.

This position may be responsible for overseeing the work of Gardener I and seasonal employees as needed. In addition, they may support the Arboretum’s internship training programs through the development and instruction of hands-on training and mentorship. The successful candidate is expected to engage fully in the professional activities of the Arboretum and work collaboratively with colleagues on interdepartmental efforts.

The Arboretum seeks to build a dynamic and diverse horticulture team and encourages all interested candidates meeting the basic qualifications to apply.

Hourly Wage: $32.35. Full-time (40 hours per week), Benefits Eligible Position.
 

Position Description

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Weeding, mulching, and brush chipping
• Mowing, string trimming, and leaf clean-up
• Pruning, transplanting, and IPM practices
• Soil and compost management
• Maintenance, repair, and operation of various equipment and hand-tools
• Snow operations
• Litter management
• May oversee the work of Gardner I positions, term appointments, and interns as assigned
• Other related job duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

Candidates MUST meet the following basic qualifications in order to be considered for this role:

A minimum of three (3) years experience in the field of horticulture or a related field. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and D.O.T. Medical Examiner’s Certificate, which will be paid by the Arboretum as part of the pre-employment process. Must be able to perform manual labor, including frequent lifting/carrying/transporting loads up to 50 lbs. Required to work in all weather conditions in all seasons and essential staff for weather-related emergencies impacting the grounds.
 

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Maintain appropriate computerized records for equipment and grounds maintenance; order parts and supplies for grounds and equipment that have been approved by the Manager or Assistant Manager.
Possess and maintain (within six months of employment and at the Arboretum's expense) a hoisting license of the proper classification as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator’s License.

 

For more information and how to apply:

https://arboretum.harvard.edu/about/jobs-and-opportunities/job-openings/

 

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