Seasonal Gardener

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 Compensation: 16/hour

This position works under the supervision of the designated Superintendent or their designee. Employees in this position perform a wide variety of horticultural maintenance tasks throughout the horticultural sites and parklands operated by the Morris County Park Commission. Individuals are required to have a general understanding of horticulture and the skills necessary to perform horticulture maintenance tasks. This is a six-month seasonal position. 

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Physically works in all aspects of arboretum maintenance and development including soil preparation, planting, mulching, watering, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, propagating, mowing, raking, sweeping & blowing, tree & brush cutting, and chipping. 
  • Operates in a proficient manner push mower, riding mowers, weed-whackers, backpack blowers, push blowers, garden ATVs, pickup trucks, chainsaws and other power equipment following MCPC safety protocols in compliance with regulatory standards. 
  • Utilizes shovels, trowels, fan rakes, grading rakes, spades, digging forks, pickaxes, brooms, hand shears, hand saws, loppers, pole pruners & pole saws, wheelbarrows, fertilizer spreaders, garden carts, ladders, and other hand tools properly to complete assigned tasks. 
  • Successfully performs the above functions and uses said equipment independently without constant supervision. 
  • Maintains an attendance record adequate to complete the essential functions of the position. 
  • May interact with the public on an informal basis by answering garden and arboretum questions, providing directions, etc. 
  • May work at other Park Commission sites, as directed.
  • Adheres to industry safety regulations.
  • Assists the Horticulture Division in achieving the goals identified in the Horticulture Strategic Facilities Master Plan. • Performs other tasks as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

  • A demonstrated understanding of the horticultural practices and procedures required for soil preparation, planting, mulching, watering, weeding, fertilizing, pruning, propagating, mowing, raking, sweeping & blowing, tree & brush cutting, and chipping. 
  • The ability to use shovels, trowels, fan rakes, grading rakes, spades, digging forks, pickaxes, brooms, hand shears, hand saws, loppers, pole pruners & pole saws, wheelbarrows, fertilizer spreaders, garden carts, ladders, and other hand tools effectively. 
  • The ability to identify common landscape plants. 
  • The ability to operate push mowers, riding mowers, weed-whackers, backpack blowers, push blowers, garden ATVs, pickup trucks, chainsaws and other power tools effectively. • The physical strength, dexterity, and coordination sufficient to perform the above functions. 
  • The ability to follow written and verbal instructions. 
  • The ability to lift and carry weights of up to 50 pounds. 
  • Possession of a valid driver's license. 
  • The ability to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Contact Information

Morris County Park Commission
Contact Name: Nicholas Stewart
Email: mcpcemploy@morrisparks.net
Phone: 9082340992
Website: Apply Online