Gardener

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Gardener

About the Organization Thanksgiving Point is a nonprofit dedicated to sparking curiosity, inspiring confidence, and helping children and families discover something new every time they visit. Through our museums, gardens, and farm experiences, we create hands-on adventures that are centered around all things STEM.

Born from a spirit of gratitude, we are proud to be a community-centered organization where science, nature, and the arts come alive. Each year, thousands of guests walk through our doors to explore, play, and grow-and it takes a passionate, creative team to make that magic happen.

If you're looking for meaningful work in a place where ideas are welcomed, teamwork matters, and every day brings something different, we'd love to meet you. Description

Gardener Job Description

Wage: $14-16/hour DOE

Shift: 30-39 hours per week. Regular season: 7am-3:30pm; Summer hours: 6am-2:30pm. Some Saturdays and evenings may be required.

Benefits: Free Membership for you and immediate family; medical insurance; 401(k); Employee Assistance Program; Financial Assistance Program; Thanksgiving Point venue discounts; and more!

Summary: Do you enjoy working outside and with your hands? Would you like to be a part of collaborative, supportive, and fun team that brings the wonders of the natural world to life? Then we would love you on our team!

Responsibilities:

• General gardening, weeding, flower deadheading, planting, pruning, cultivating and topdressing of flower and shrub beds.
• Seasonal flower planting and removal along with pruning of perennials and ornamental grasses.
• Keep garden beautiful by sweeping paths, collecting and emptying garbage, and raking.
• Install holiday lights and other seasonal displays..
• Exemplify Thanksgiving Point's Mission and Values.
• Other tasks as assigned by manager/supervisor.

Requirements:

• Hard working with the ability to understand and carry out directions.
• Manages time effectively and is productive without direct supervision.
• Able to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Has an eye for detail with specific attention to gardening standards.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, twist, kneel, stand for long periods of time.
• 1-2 years of gardening experience preferred but not required.
• Must pass a background check.
• Be at least 16 years old.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a company we do E-Verify on all potential candidates.

If you have questions about accommodations, please reach out to hr@thanksgivingpoint.org. We are an E-Verified Required Employer Position Gardener Shift Days Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Category Maintenance Location Thanksgiving Point Number of Openings 2 Number Filled 0

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