Gardener II

Basic Qualifications Two or more years of professional gardening experience, or training in horticulture or a related field Position Description * Performs general plant care, garden maintenance, and essential garden duties, relying on knowledge of horticulture and plant care techniques: planting, pruning, mowing, blowing, edging, weeding, watering, invasive plant removal, lawn maintenance, ornament cleaning, and fountain/pool maintenance. * Responds to inclement weather and/or emergency conditions as an essential employee. Removes snow, ice, storm debris, and addresses garden hazards. * Operates machinery and equipment used in the performance of gardening duties, including mowers, tractors, and gas/electric powered hand-held equipment. Assures proper use of Personal Protective Equipment when operating equipment. * Prepares the gardens for daily public visiting hours, including removal of snow and ice, leaves, and other debris from walkways and steps. * May perform daily swimming pool maintenance including poolside cleaning, filter maintenance, water chemistry balance, and other duties associated with pool operation, under the supervision of the Certified Pool Operator (CPO). * May answer questions for garden visitors. * Assists with other areas of the gardens and special projects as needed, attends staff meetings. * Performs other duties as required. Job Summary This position fills a critical role within a dedicated team of garden professionals working together to fulfil the mission of stewardship and preservation of Beatrix Farrand's masterpiece, a century after its creation. This position reports to the director of gardens and grounds and is under the guidance and general direction of the crew leader for a given section of gardens and grounds. This position participates actively in the daily care and maintenance and enhancement of the gardens and grounds; works independently or as part of a team, under the direction of a crew leader. This is an essential position, which may require the employee to work during emergencies and/or outside of normal work hours.

Created: 2025-02-16