Gardener, THA Seasonal

Gardener, THA Seasonal – Holden Forests & Gardens

The Horticulture & Collections department seeks seven (7) seasonal employees to work with horticulturists and other team members to maintain gardens. The gardener will use sound horticultural principles to assist in maintaining and improving the plant collections at the Holden Arboretum, ensuring plants are grown and cared for under optimal conditions. Occasional work may be required at the Cleveland Botanical Garden campus.

• A great position for anyone looking for summer work to gain experience in natural sciences, horticulture, or arboriculture
• Positions are available from mid‑May through August, with flexibility in the start date
• $15 per hour
• 8‑ or 12‑week positions available
• Hours range from 24 to 40 per week, based on candidate availability
• Seasonal role working to help maintain gardens throughout the Holden Arboretum

• Operate power equipment
• Weed and deadhead
• Apply mulch and soil amendments
• Transplant, divide perennials, water, and fertilize
• Plant and maintain a variety of woody and herbaceous plants
• Haul brush
• Mow and rake

• Support Holden Forests & Gardens’ mission, vision, and values
• Demonstrate a passion for people and nature
• Experience working in the natural sciences, horticulture, or arboriculture preferred
• High school diploma, or equivalent, preferred
• Able to operate small power equipment or willing to learn
• A desire to work outdoors performing manual labor in all weather conditions
• Perform strenuous, hands‑on work in all types of weather conditions
• Effectively work and communicate within a team
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable vehicle record

• Willing and able to operate small power equipment and perform strenuous, hands‑on work year‑round in all types of weather conditions
• Work outdoors or indoors where the ambient temperature spans 0–100 degrees Fahrenheit
• Transport oneself by foot over a variety of terrain that may be wet, slippery, uneven, and/or rocky
• Operate a variety of machinery and equipment including utility vehicle, pruners, shears, weed eaters, sprayers, blowers and push and riding mowers
• Stand, bend, kneel, climb, reach, pull, push, sit, grab, and lift
• Carry up to 50 lbs. repeatedly daily

• Work in a beautiful environment within Greater Cleveland
• Discounts in our stores & cafes
• Free parking at both campuses anytime we are open
• Free admission to many Northeast Ohio museums
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• And more

Qualified applicants should submit their resume and three professional references to the application. Candidates will be reviewed starting February 16 and continue until positions are filled.

Holden Forests & Gardens is an equal‑opportunity employer and values an authentic sense of belonging at all levels of the organization, including staff, volunteers, board of directors, and visitors. HF&G believes that working toward an equitable culture that values all perspectives enriches the work environment, helping achieve our goal to build a greener and healthier Northeast Ohio. We are working to create and sustain a supportive environment and sense of belonging for people of all backgrounds.

HF&G promotes an equitable approach in its hiring, retention, and promotion; in board recruitment efforts; and in community partnerships and programming.

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