Part Time Horticulture and Grounds Assistant

Title: Part Time Horticulture and Grounds Assistant State Role Title: Natural Resource Specialist I Hiring Range: $19/hour Pay Band: 2 Agency: The Science Museum of Virginia Location: Broad Street Station Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The Science Museum of Virginia is looking for an environmentally-conscious, detail-oriented, and knowledgeable Horticulture and Grounds Assistant to join our dynamic Facilities team! If you're passionate about the outdoors and ready to embrace all weather conditions, we want you! In this role, you'll have the chance to get creative while helping with garden maintenance and development, including soil preparation, planting, mulching, watering, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, propagating, potting, and more. You'll monitor irrigation systems, maintain landscaping tools and equipment, and operate gas-powered equipment and vehicles. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to engage with the community, working with volunteers and helping interpret and educate guests about our beautiful green spaces. This position requires availability to work occasional weekends on an occasional basis. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference in the natural world, we'd love to hear from you! Please note that this is a part-time position with up to 29 hours a week on average with a maximum of 1500 hours in a 12-month period. No state benefits are provided. Interested applicants must apply at Minimum Qualifications The ideal candidate will have a strong blend of horticultural and ecological knowledge, hands-on experience, and the physical ability to perform the tasks required. Demonstrated proficiency in using basic horticultural tools and techniques, with the flexibility to take on various tasks and adapt to changing job conditions by upgrading skills when necessary. The candidate should be comfortable working outdoors in Central Virginia seasonal extremes and the ability to work weekends on an occasional basis. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with proficiency in software applications like Google Suite and MS Office. The ability to interact effectively with the public, school groups, volunteers, staff, and collaborate with community partners is also key. The candidate must be able to lift and carry groundskeeping supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis, prolonged walking or standing, and frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching on a daily basis. Possess a valid driver's license. Additional Considerations Ability to Virginia Certified Horticulturist certification is a plus. Virginia Registered Pesticide Technician (or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire). Demonstrated experience with landscaping or groundskeeping. Experience leading discussions and working with community groups and volunteers. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. The Science Museum of Virginia will accept ONLY online applications for all Science Museum employment opportunities. To be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line "Virginia Jobs" (RMS) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed. If the position is an open until filled recruitment; the position will remain open for a minimum of 5 workdays or until the position is filled. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application; therefore, it is essential to provide detailed information. Submitting an application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. The RMS website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date. Computers are available for applying for jobs in public libraries and the Virginia Employment Commission offices. The Science Museum seeks motivated people of all backgrounds. We value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender expressions, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer the Science Museum Welcomes Veterans to apply! We provide hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application or resume. Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. The Science Museum will record information from each new employee's Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. Contact Information Name: Human Resources Phone: 804.372.3766 Email: hr@ In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Created: 2025-02-21