Gardener

Job Title:

Gardener

Location:

Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center

Reports to:

Director of Horticulture, Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation

Supervises:

0 Direct and 0 Indirect

Classification:

Nonexempt

Salary Level:

Hourly

Category:

Full Time

Effective Date:

April 2025

Approved By:

Director of Horticulture

Job Summary: Maintains and cultivates landscapes at assigned areas at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Planting, pruning, watering, mulching, applying soils and soil amendments, applying organic IPM measures as directed to ensure good plant health
• Removing unsightly or unwanted plants, litter, replacing dead plants as needed
• Transports, plants, and transplants plants including flowers, shrubs, bushes, and trees as needed to complete assigned tasks
• Transports tools, equipment, and supplies necessary to support work assignments
• Assists with crew projects such as major pruning projects, seasonal color change-outs, display setups, freeze protection and hurricane preparation, and special projects
• Performs other tasks as directed by supervisor

Note: Despite current assignment(s) for performance of duties, Gardeners may be assigned from time to time and at any time to any Foundation property, venue or operation, including Downtown Properties, Service Center, as directed by a supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Expectations:

1. Work duties are performed to maintain the highest quality landscapes inside and outside Shangri La including visitor parking lot
2. Support Foundation's goals and values
3. Employ proper methods and use of materials, products, and equipment in maintaining the gardens
4. Provide courteous, professional, timely and accurate service and support to all visitors, volunteers and co-workers
5. Give and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit
6. Follows safe work procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, notify supervisor of damages, defects, or the need for repairs that could prevent deterioration of equipment or possible injury to employees or others
7. Exercise care, perform required maintenance, and follow all operating instructions, safety standards, and guidelines when operating tools, equipment or vehicles
8. Properly store all supplies, materials, and equipment
9. Observe scheduled work hours

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.