Sample Gardener Job Description Template
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2Position:
Gardener
Department:
Horticulture & Garden Operations
Status:
Non-Exempt, Full-Time, 40 hours weekly
Reports to:
Director of Horticulture and Garden Operations
Descanso Gardens seeks a Gardener responsible for garden maintenance including landscaping and waterscape
and hardscape duties in collection zones. The Gardener will also participate in, and may lead, group work days
and may support and oversee horticultural volunteers. Reporting directly to the Director of Horticulture and
Garden Operations, this position interacts with staff, Guild members, volunteers, and garden visitors.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position and includes evening and/or weekend hours depending on the needs of
the organization. The anticipated work schedule for the position will be Monday through Friday from 6:00am
to 2:30pm during the summer season and 7:00am to 3:30pm the rest of the year. This schedule is subject to
change depending on the seasonal and on-going needs of the department and the gardens.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
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Responsible for planting, fertilizing, irrigating, staking, pruning, removing plants, and other general
gardening duties, as assigned.
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Responsible for prioritizing and accomplishing daily individual assignments, as assigned.
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Participates in group work projects.
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Coordinates with Horticultural staff to determine best course of direction for control of weeds and pests.
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Learns plant identification and botanical names, as appropriate.
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Responsible for maintenance of tools, water features and hardscape, as assigned.
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Identifies items in the landscape that need attention and brings to staff attention through written work
order forms.
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Supports and oversees volunteer activities.
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Participates in safety meetings and is responsible for adhering to Descanso Gardens’ guidelines for
worker safety.
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Adheres to established Code of Safe practices when performing various jobs duties which also includes
the safety of staff, visitors, volunteers, and communicates any hazard concerns as needed.
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Maintains gardens using organic pest control, weed control, and fertilization.
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Completion of other job related duties as assigned.
EQUIPMENT USED:
This position is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of a full range of standard manual and power
gardening equipment and tools, including hedge trimmer, extendable gas-powered tree trimmer, soil tiller,
compactor, seated lawn mower, bypass pruner, loppers, chain saw, folding saw, or any other related tools.
Position may require operating knowledge of heavy equipment such as bob cat and tractor. Position requires
operating knowledge of computers, standard office equipment, vehicles and two-way radios.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This is an outdoor physically-orientated and demanding position which requires:
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Ability to move equipment to various locations within the Gardens which may not be accessible via
motor vehicle or paved road.
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Must be able to walk long distances and access various areas of the Gardens including areas not
accessible by paved roads or dirt trails.
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