PART-TIME MAINTENANCE GARDENER

Job Description

Position Title

Part-Time Maintenance Gardener

First Line Report

Operations Supervisor (Gardens Focus)

Second Line Report

Operations Manager

Employee Status

(FT, PT, SEAS, INTERN)

Part-Time (requires weekly weekend work)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Non-Exempt

Summary – The Part-Time Maintenance Gardener, under the general direction of the Operations Supervisor (Gardens Focus), is responsible for performing garden and landscape duties at Fellows Riverside Gardens. It is the responsibility of the Part-Time Maintenance Gardener to complete all assigned duties, tasks, instructions and/or work orders in a safe, efficient and timely manner. This position is suitable for transitional duty.

Primary Responsibilities Function Priority Percentage (Should = 100%)

General Maintenance and Repair 80%

Perform general lawn and landscape maintenance and upkeep (weeding, edging, mowing, fertilizing, deadheading, mulching and leaf removal) including the design installation of seasonal bulb and annual displays

Plant, water, fertilize, prune and care for trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, bulbs and interior tropical plants

Assist with minor maintenance repairs and construction work

Perform tree, brush and invasive plant removal

Assist with plant propagation and crop production in greenhouses

Assist as needed with janitorial tasks including restroom cleaning and litter pick-up

Perform road, parking lot and walkway maintenance including snow and ice removal

Apply pesticides as requested

Assist with basic repair work as requested

Assist with special events

Assist with traffic control and job site cleanups

Perform routine inspections on garden walkways, displays and open spaces to ensure cleanliness and upkeep

Assist with forestry work to include tree removal/clean up and storm damage clean up

Equipment Operation 10%

Operate project specific vehicles and equipment including but not limited to: park vehicles such as non-CDL trucks, utility vehicles, snowplows, lawn mowers and other large equipment; power tools and hand tools

Properly use, clean, maintain and inspect equipment

Perform minor equipment maintenance as needed

Departmental Functions 10%

Provides intra-department support

Keep supervisors informed of essential issues and report disturbance to proper authorities

Communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers, visitors, renters and vendors

Provide general oversight of seasonal employees

Other duties as assigned

Job Functional Priority Percentage Total

100

%

Essential Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Regular and predictable attendance

Must be able to maintain a continuous positive attitude and professional appearance

Knowledge of current industry standard practices, trends, techniques, laws, regulations and best practices within the field of horticulture

Basic mechanical aptitude including the ability to operate tools and equipment

Ability to work with the public and other staff members in a friendly, professional manner and maintain a courteous demeanor

Ability to complete all tasks assigned in an efficient, timely and professional manner

Education/Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent

Must possess and retain a valid Driver’s License

A minimum of one (1) year of experience in general landscaping or horticulture required

Physical Requirements Necessary to Perform Job Functions

Must be physically able to perform all tasks inherent to the position

Ability to see, hear and effectively communicate with others

Ability to read and interpret plans, details, specifications and operating manuals

Ability to walk, traverse or otherwise access trails of all types, natural terrain, construction sites and all properties under control of Mill Creek MetroParks under all types of conditions

Must be accessible and available on short notice for emergency call-outs

Ability to perform physical labor in indoor and outdoor environments in cold and heat

Ability to work from different degrees of height by using stairs, ladders, scaffolding, etc.

Ability to lift over 50 pounds

Ability to stand, sit, bend, stoop and walk for lengthy periods of time and walk up/down stairs, ladders, etc.

Hand dexterity; ability to pull, push, reach and grab freely

Job Requirement

The Part-Time Maintenance Gardener is required to be available as the situation warrants. Events may require working evenings, weekends, holidays or other times outside of what is considered a normal schedule.

The duties and responsibilities listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. Mill Creek MetroParks expressly reserves the right to add to, detract from, modify or eliminate any of the above provisions in its sole discretion.