Gardener - Summer Seasonal

The Town of Breckenridge Recreation Department is seeking a dedicated and highly responsible individual for the position of Gardener - Summer Seasonal. This position is responsible for maintaining the gardens on the Breckenridge Golf Club property so that they are aesthetically pleasing and befitting a high-end facility. The Gardener uses various tools and vehicles to accomplish this task. The Gardener is responsible for proper equipment operation, cleaning equipment, and reporting equipment issues.

Individuals in this position also provide leadership to Greens Keepers who are assigned to help with gardening. The Gardener performs duties such as planning gardens, purchasing plant material, soil/bed preparation, planting, watering, weeding, pest control, fertilizing, dead heading annual flowers, pruning, etc. The Gardener is responsible for working within a team environment and communicating in a positive and professional manner with guests, co-workers, and golf course operations personnel and attending required work shifts, including necessary trainings.

For additional information regarding this position including important roles, essential job functions & duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, materials and equipment used, working environment, and physical activity required, please view the full position description.

• Options for a seasonal Recreation Center pass OR Golf Pass.
• Paid Time Off - Paid out upon departure if unused.
• Free seasonal Breck E-Ride Bikeshare access.
• Free electric vehicle (EV) charging at various Town-owned locations.
• Returning seasonal staff members may be eligible for a merit increase based on meeting performance expectations.
• Potential furnished seasonal housing available for rent.

The Town of Breckenridge’s Core Values guide us in fostering an inclusive Community, embracing Adaptability and Innovation, upholding Integrity, promoting effective Communication, and practicing Stewardship to responsibly manage Town resources.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to work a reliable schedule through the established seasonal timeframe, generally May through October.
• Gardening experience at high elevation preferred.

• Community CPR, First Aid, and AED training required within 60 days of hire.
• Preventing Disease Transmission (PDT) required within 60 days of hire.
• Master Gardener Certification preferred.

Hiring Pay Range: $20.50 - $21.75 per hour.

Primary shifts for this position vary. However, five (5) days per week for up to 40 hours would be typical for this position. Individuals in this position must be flexible in terms of availability, and may on occasion be required to work other shifts as needed, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

This position is 'Open Until Filled'. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until suitable candidates are selected.

The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before presenting you with a final job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check;
Motor Vehicle Record;
Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps.