Gardener

City of Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$16–$19 Per Hour

SKILLS

Blowers, Communication Skills, Driver's License, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Gardening, Hand Tools, Healthcare, Horticulture, Landscaping, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Maintenance Services, Medications, Mentoring, Needs Assessment, Pest Control, Physical Demands, Prescription Drugs, Safety/Work Safety, Service Delivery, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Time Management

LOCATION

Fort Collins, CO

POSTED

3 days ago

POSITION TITLE: Gardener (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req8381
DEPARTMENT: Arts & Culture
LOCATION: GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights.pdf
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
HOURLY RATE: $16.00 - 19.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 6/5/2026.The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.

Post-Offer Requirements
- Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
- Motor vehicle report
The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.
At the City, weare focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognizethat excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. Whenreviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge,skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimumqualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you toview your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that bestprepare you for the role.

To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure

Summary
The Gardens on Spring Creek is currently seeking two hourly Gardeners tojoin a highly motivated, talented team to help strengthen the world-class botanicgardens and horticultural experiences we provide for the community. OurGardeners work together as a team, caring for the many themed and transitionarygardens around the grounds ranging in a wide variety of plant types, locationsand aesthetic displays. Gardeners will also work alongside and be mentored by theGardens' permanent Horticulture staff in various larger display gardens workingwith more intensively curated collections and aesthetic designs.

The position offers a positive and engaging environment, training, andprofessional growth opportunities in the green industry. The position is anon-benefitted, fluctuating hourly position working 40 hours per week for up to9 months, not to exceed 1,560 hours total. Work may include some weekends andholidays as necessary. Positions generally open in early spring and last until earlywinter.

EssentialDuties:
- Assist in maintenance of the Gardens' living plant collection, grounds and facilities
- Responsible for horticulture maintenance and plant health care in shrub beds, flower beds, specialty gardens and pathways keeping them free of weeds, trash and other debris
- Assist with integrated pest management which may include applying pesticides with required training
- Use machinery and equipment including and not limited to backpack blower, push mower, Walker riding mower, rototiller, and string trimmer as well as common garden hand tools
- Learn to operate a variety of equipment including utility vehicles, hand tools, power tools
- Assist with irrigation maintenance and repairs
- Frequently respond to the needs of visitors at the Gardens on Spring Creek
- Clean and remove trash from all areas of the Gardens including shelters and restroom facilities
- May assist with aspects of turf care (mowing, trimming, irrigating, fertilizing, aerating, etc.)
- Assists with setting up displays and holiday light installations for late season Special Events
- May help with snow removal

Work Benefits:
- Possible paid holiday and personal leave time based on hours worked
- Health and Wellness classes and incentives available
- Boot reimbursements and issued logo attire
- Mentored by world-class, knowledgeable, and experienced Gardens professionals
- Training opportunities to expand educational background

Working Hours:
Someschedule flexibility during the 40-hour work week (Monday through Sunday), workhours generally completed within the 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. time frame. May beinvolved in rotating weekend coverage.

City Competencies

Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

MinimumQualifications/Experience:
- At least 18 years old
- Valid driver's license and good driving record
- Gardening and landscaping experience required
- Willing and able to do strenuous physicalwork in a productive and efficient manner
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral orschedule form
- Self-directed, responsible, and uses goodjudgment
- Works well as part of a team and individually
- Present a positive image while working inpublic settings
- Physical, mental, and cognitive abilities sufficient to perform the essential duties outlined above
These include:
- Ability to read, write and communicate well with others
- Physicalability and stamina to perform duties including bending, lifting, digging,pushing, and kneeling

WorkingConditions:
- Schedules may vary from part-time to full-time and may include weekends, and holidays
- The employee will work outdoors in a variety of conditions
- Will wear proper safety gear including, but not limited to, safety-toed boots, safety glasses and ear protection as required
- May attend weekly staff meetings and safety meetings as scheduled
- City of Fort Collins works together with staff to prevent the spread of germs (COVID, etc.) to maintain a clean, safe environment

Physical Demands:
Theemployee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, dig, and usehands, arms and legs to operate gardening tools and equipment. The employee is regularly required to liftand carry 20-40 pounds; and occasionally lift objects up to 50-60 lbs.

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

TheCity is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants andemployees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable lawsprohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not toleratebehavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment beingadversely impacted based on an employee's protected status, or anybehavior that violates this policy.

Consistent with the City's respect for the rights and dignity of each employee,the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free fromunlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination orharassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, nationalorigin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceivedsexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability,age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran statusor uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or anyother status protected under federal, state or local law.

The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. Inaddition to the City's commitment to equal opportunity employment, theCity strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employeewho raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of governmenthealth or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of Cityemployees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditionsgiving rise to the threat or violation.

Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.

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