Gardener

Recruiting: Gardener 1

Thank you for your interest; however, this requisition has been closed and is no longer available.

**Position:** Gardener 1 **Type:** Full Time **Location:** LOG IN **Recruiter:** Roman Fox **Email:** rfox@forestparkforever.org

Job Purpose:

Perform a wide range of landscape maintenance duties including planting, irrigation, mulching, weeding, pest management, pruning, tree care, litter removal, grading, and turf care in Forest Park within areas maintained by Forest Park Forever.

**Reports to:** Zone Horticulturist

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist with installation and maintenance of annual and perennial beds and planters
• Perform tree and shrub planting, pruning, monitoring, and maintenance
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of irrigation systems
• Operate light equipment, automotive equipment, utility vehicles, power tools, and hand tools
• Remove trash and debris from landscape areas
• Perform landscape maintenance and general maintenance tasks
• Provide support for Forest Park Forever special events
• Supervise seasonal and volunteer staff to accomplish maintenance goals as requested

Qualifications Required:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Experience in horticulture or related field is a plus
• Applicant must possess a valid driver's license
• Ability to exert physical effort for extended periods in performing manual labor in extreme temperatures required
• Ability to frequently move and/or lift up to fifty (50) pounds and carry it a reasonable distance, and occasionally lift and/or move more than eighty (80) pounds
• Applicant must have knowledge of tools, materials, and practices of grounds maintenance while possessing the ability to operate an automotive vehicle and light equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to hear, understand, and follow oral and written instructions over radio, telephone, and in person

**Note:** This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Forest Park Forever maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with federal regulations.