Seasonal Gardener at Harvard University in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Harvard University


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.

Seasonal Gardener
University Administration
53209BR

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-Specific 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.


Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Must be able to perform strenuous manual labor, including frequent lifting/carrying/transporting heavy loads up to 50 lbs
• Required to work in all weather conditions in all seasons
• Demonstrate performance in the safe & proper operation of the Arboretum's equipment
• Essential staff for weather related emergencies impacting the grounds
• Related job duties as assigned

Additional Information
This position will hire multiple people.

Job Function
Technical

Sub Unit
Arnold Arboretum

Location
USA - MA - Jamaica Plain

Department
Horticulture

Time Status
Full-time

Union
04 - Serv Emp Int Loc 615-Arnld Arb

Salary Grade
000

Pre-Employment Screening
Criminal, Education, Identity

Schedule
Full time. Monday through Friday. 40 hours per week. PI128773877 Apply Now