Location: Boylston, MA
Company: New England Botanic Garden At Tower Hill
disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We believe in diversity of race, gender identity, interactionual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ability, and all the other traits that make us unique.
NEBG at TH is an equal opportunity employer. All NEBG at Tower Hill employees must be fully vaccinated and have received at least one booster (verification required) or be approved by NEBG at Tower Hill as exempt for medical or religious reasons. The Landscape Gardener is expected to carry out the responsibilities of the job in ways that support NEBG at TH's mission and to its commitment to creating a diverse and welcoming organization.
Beingwelcomingtoallstaffandthe public Berespectfulofstaffdifferencesand preferences Usegenderneutralcommunication styles Respecteveryone's pronouns Attend IDEAworkshopsandtraining sessions Makeeffortstosupportadiversework Developandsupportaculturewithinthedepartmentthatrecognizesandsupports NEBGat TH's IDEA initiatives (Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility).
Responsibilities Maintainingturfgrassandgroundstohighstandardswithanemphasisonsustainabilityand aesthetics under direction of the Land Steward Aftertraining, safelyoperatingandmaintainingpowertools, vehicles, andotherlandscape equipment Maintaininghardscapesurfacesthroughoutthegardenmechanicallyand/orchemicallywithan emphasis
on safety, accessibility, aesthetics, and sustainability Supportingsnowremovaloperations; withtraining, safelyoperatingsnowthrowers, saltspreaders, and other snow removal tools and equipment Supportinglandstewardshipactivitiesinnaturalareasacrosstheproperty, includingmappingplant populations, invasive species management, and other stewardship practices Supportingirrigationandhardscapemaintenanceand repairs Supportinggeneralgardenmaintenanceunderthedirectionofsupervisorandotherhorticulture staff Performingotherdutiesasassignedby supervisor Schedule The Landscape Gardener position is non-exempt.
The standard work schedule for this position is Monday- Friday; however, the schedule may be flexible to suit the needs of the organization and may at times involve weekend or evening hours.
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, and the Landscape Gardener will be asked to assist with event management in both indoor and outdoor roles. Education and Experience Validdriver'slicense, excellentdrivingrecord, andabilitytodriveapickup Satisfactory completion of a criminal background Knowledgeorinterestinhorticulture, landscapedesign, urbanecology, forestry, orurbanplanning- Effective communication skills and willingness to interact with the Physical Demands / Working Conditions: Mustbeabletolift50poundsrepeatedlyandworkoutdoorsinallseasonal Mustbeabletobend, squat, kneel, stand, andwalkforextendedperiodsoftimeandtonavigate uneven grounds and stairs evenly.
Mustbeabletoworkwithappropriatecomputerandcommunications Mustbeabletoworkwithappropriatehandandpower Musthaveorbeabletoobtainwithinsixmonthsofthestartofemploymenta Massachusetts pesticide applicator (core) license Must haveorbe abletoobtainwithinoneyearofthestartofemploymenta Massachusettshoisting engineer license, HE-2A Note: Duties described above, other duties and physical demands have been identified as essential functions as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Safety Workswithanawarenessofsurroundingsandvigilanttoanypossiblethreattothesafetyofstaffandthe public, or to NEBG at TH property. Ensures all concerns are reported promptly. Reportsallaccidentsandinjuriesimmediatelytoanimmediatesupervisorand/or Chief Financial& Operations Officer, or designee. Complieswithprovisionsofthecurrent Employee Handbook, allpublishedpersonnelpolicies, andthe requirements of the job description. In addition to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEBG at TH fosters an inclusive workplace that values each member of our team.
We aspire to reflect and serve our visitors as well as the communities of Worcester County, Massachusetts, and New England.
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