Landscape Gardener & Seasonal Bloom Specialist Job Orange area,Texas USA,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

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Description

Job Title:

Gardener

Location:

Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center

Reports to:

Director of Horticulture, Nelda

C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation

Supervises:

0 Direct and 0 Indirect

Classification:

Nonexempt

Salary Level:

Hourly

Category:

Full Time

Effective Date:

April 2025

Approved By:

Director of Horticulture

Job Summary:
Maintains and cultivates landscapes at assigned areas at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Planting, pruning, watering, mulching, applying soils and soil amendments, applying organic IPM measures as directed to ensure good plant health
Removing unsightly or unwanted plants, litter, replacing dead plants as needed
Transports, plants, and transplants plants including flowers, shrubs, bushes, and trees as needed to complete assigned tasks
Transports tools, equipment, and supplies necessary to support work assignments
Assists with crew projects such as major pruning projects, seasonal color change-outs, display setups, freeze protection and hurricane preparation, and special projects
Performs other tasks as directed by supervisor

Note: Despite current assignment(s) for performance of duties, Gardeners may be assigned from time to time and at any time to any Foundation property, venue or operation, including Downtown Properties, Service Center, as directed by a supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Expectations:

Work duties are performed to maintain the highest quality landscapes inside and outside Shangri La including visitor parking lot

Support Foundation's goals and values

Employ proper methods and use of materials, products, and equipment in maintaining the gardens

Provide courteous, professional, timely and accurate service and support to all visitors, volunteers and co-workers

Give and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit

Follows safe work procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, notify supervisor of damages, defects, or the need for repairs that could prevent deterioration of equipment or possible injury to employees or others

Exercise care, perform required maintenance, and follow all operating instructions, safety standards, and guidelines when operating tools, equipment or vehicles

Properly store all supplies, materials, and equipment

Observe scheduled work hours

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience:

Six months experience and/or training in landscaping, botanical garden, or nursery preferred

Interpersonal Skills:

Ability to work with diverse groups of individuals and take direction. Must be a team player able to work comfortably and effectively in cross- functional teams as well as independently.

Other Skills:

Be an organized and a results oriented individual
Valid Driver's License and good driving record required
Ability to operate various landscape equipment
Ability to speak, read, and understand English as it relates to the duties and safety requirements of the position
Ability to add/subtract two digit numbers and to multiple/ divide with 10s and 100s
Ability to operate battery, electric, and/or gasoline-powered tools as needed with proper training (i.e. drill, saws-all, string trimmer, chainsaw, rototiller, mower, etc.)

Physical Demands:

Job involves the regular and, at times, sustained performance of strenuous physical tasks in all weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to handle and use objects, tools, equipment and control devices. The employee will be frequently standing, walking, stooping, reaching for objects, walking over rough or uneven surfaces and using a ladder. The ability to see, with or without corrective measures, and to adjust focus, see in color, and see objects at a reasonable distance is essential.

Employee may be required to move, push, pull or lift objects ranging from 10-80 pounds.

Work Environment:

The employee will work outside most of the time in an environment that is…