Gardener II at Nemours in Wilmington, Delaware

Job Description:

As one of the nation’s leading pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 300,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care practices in Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Nemours strives to ensure a healthier tomorrow for all children – even those who may never enter our doors – through our world-changing research, education and advocacy efforts. At Nemours, our Associates help us deliver on the promise we make to every family we have the privilege of serving: to treat their child as if they were our own. 

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy.  We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive team environment. All Nemours associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day to day work with colleagues, patients and families.

Primary Function

Maintain and improve the gardens by performing all pertinent maintenance practices.                                                                                                                           

• Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by employee’s supervisor.


• Operate equipment and vehicles safely


• Maintain equipment and vehicles safely


• Weed and clean bedding areas


• Water as needed and directed


• Mulching


• Planting seasonal flowers


• Planting woody play materials


• Transplant woody plant material


• Mowing


• Hedge shearing


• Pruning evergreen and deciduous shrubs and flowering trees


• Snow and ice control

Other Duties

• Responsible for participating in departmental and Foundation programs for quality assessment and improvement


• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Nemours mandated programs


• Work with department management to improve services provided


• Chemical applications as required


• Operate trucks and large equipment safely and as directed


• Work on special projects


• Participate in planning

Knowledge, Formal Education, and Training

• Seven years experience in working in formal gardens; Formal garden maintenance training


• Valid driver's license


• State of Delaware Pesticide Applicator's license


• 3 years experience working in Formal Gardens

Our dedication to professionals who are dedicated to children frequently earns Nemours a spot on the list of top workplaces in the communities we serve. Our Associates enjoy comprehensive benefits, including our unique “Bridge to a Healthy Future” pediatric health plan, an integrated wellness program, opportunities for professional growth, and much more. As an equal opportunity employer, Nemours focuses on the best-qualified applicants for our openings.