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Powell Gardens, Inc

Gardener

Kingsville, MO · On-site

$16/hr

Support garden activation in collaboration with education department, private events, development team, festivals, exhibits. * The horticulture team is an integral part of planning, designing ...

Angela Diane Monroe

Gardener

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$8.50/hr

Needed Gardener; part time; Approximately 3 to 5 hours a day 3 to 5 days a week. Duties entail ... Time goes in on Monday - pay on Friday Company Description Private Home Near Golf Course, Work With ...

Angela Diane Monroe

Gardener

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$8.50/hr

Needed Gardener; part time; Approximately 3 to 5 hours a day 3 to 5 days a week. Duties entail ... Time goes in on Monday - pay on Friday Company Description Private Home Near Golf Course, Work With ...

Nature s Experts

Estate Gardener

West Palm Beach, FL · On-site

You will be responsible for trimming, mowing, weed eating, and other landscaping Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Estate Gardener to maintain and enhance private ...

East Bay Regional Park District

Gardener

Oakland, CA · On-site

$83K - $94K/yr

The Gardener at Garin Regional Park and Dry Creek Garden maintains unique historic gardens ... Free parking permit for EBRPD parks (for up to 2 privately owned vehicles) * Employee discounts for ...

East Bay Regional Park District

Gardener

Oakland, CA

$83K - $94K/yr

The Gardener at Garin Regional Park and Dry Creek Garden maintains unique historic gardens ... for up to 2 privately owned vehicles) Employee discounts for certain EBRPD park amenities ...

City of New York

Nursery Gardener

Flushing, NY

... private sources over the past decades to fund the restoration and management across these ... Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov) GARDENER - 81310 ...

City of New York

Nursery Gardener

Flushing, NY · On-site

$50K - $60K/yr

... private sources over the past decades to fund the restoration and management across these ... Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov) GARDENER - 81310 ...

City of New York

Nursery Gardener

Flushing, NY

... private sources over the past decades to fund the restoration and management across these ... Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov) GARDENER - 81310 ...

Relais & Châteaux

Gardener - Twin Farms

Barnard, VT · On-site

Company Description Located in the serene hills of Barnard, Vermont, Twin Farms is a private, all ... The Seasonal Gardener assists with planting, weeding, watering, pruning, mulching, garden bed ...

Twin Farms

Gardener - Twin Farms

Barnard, VT

Company Description Located in the serene hills of Barnard, Vermont, Twin Farms is a private, all ... The Seasonal Gardener assists with planting, weeding, watering, pruning, mulching, garden bed ...

Good Chem

Gardener

Bellingham, MA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Gardener Department: Cultivation Job Summary: The role of the Gardener is to facilitate daily ... privately owned Cannabis Company Here at Good Chemistry, we care about our employees. This is ...

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A Private Gardener is responsible for maintaining the gardens and landscapes of private estates, homes, or properties. Duties typically include planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, lawn care, and pest control to keep the grounds healthy and attractive. They may also design garden layouts, manage irrigation systems, and ensure the landscape aligns with the owner's preferences. Some private gardeners work full-time for a single property, while others manage multiple locations. The role requires knowledge of horticulture, seasonal plant care, and the ability to operate gardening tools and equipment.

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To thrive as a Private Gardener, you need strong horticultural knowledge, hands-on gardening skills, and familiarity with plant care and landscape maintenance. Experience with gardening tools, irrigation systems, and, in some cases, horticultural certifications are advantageous. Attention to detail, reliability, and effective communication with homeowners are key soft skills in this role. These skills are essential for maintaining beautiful, healthy outdoor spaces tailored to the specific preferences and needs of private clients.

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Gardener

Powell Gardens, Inc

Kingsville, MO • On-site

$16/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

About Us:
As Kansas City’s Botanical Garden, Powell Gardens plays a vital role in the community as a space for release, rejuvenation, and the celebration of the fleeting nature of nature itself. Visitors enjoy themed display gardens, a three-mile nature trail, seasonal festivals, rotating exhibitions, and exceptional architecture. Established in 1988, Powell Gardens is a public garden, maintaining 770 acres of lush, rolling hills and windswept meadows, with more than 175 acres and a large collection of plants open to the public for education, exploration, and recreation. 
We at Powell believe that our team members are our most important asset. By building strong relationships with each other, we can ensure that our guests have the best possible experience. If you love to work outdoors and want to leave your mark in the gardening world, Powell Gardens is the place for you! Come experience our beautiful gardens and join our team of experts.
Summary:
This gardener position assists with overall horticultural installation, display, maintenance, growing crops, and collections care. The highest quality and execution should be focused on design maintenance and development and installation of these various areas providing the visitor with impactful moments at Powell Gardens. Assisting with seasonal festival shifts, installation and support of the Garden is an additional responsibility.  
Essential Functions:
  • Seasonal garden installation on schedule.
  • Impactful garden display including produced plants, designed gardens, container gardens, and updated plant tags.
  • Responsible for weeding, mulching, watering, planting and general maintenance. We strive for excellence, emphasizing the quality of collections, materials, function, and design. By maintaining exemplary standards of horticultural care, we reflect this commitment to excellence, ensure the optimal health of our living collections, and create a landscape of enduring beauty.
  • Design and implementation of creative displays in the assigned beds of the Core Gardens with a focus on collections.
  • Interacting and interpreting different elements of our displays through talks and chalkboard signs.
  • Quickly change out plants as needed so no dead or declining plants are on display.
  • Assist with accurate documentation of the area’s plant records and requests for new and updated plant tags.
  • Assist with snow and ice removal on sidewalks.
  • Timely plant maintenance, pest and disease control, record keeping; may include collection houses and/or production.
  • Identify and control any threating plant pests and diseases as required.
  • Support garden activation in collaboration with education department, private events, development team, festivals, exhibits.
  • The horticulture team is an integral part of planning, designing, installing, and tearing down seasonal festivals and annual exhibitions. Participation in meetings, creating designs, hands-on construction, and working festival shifts beyond traditional garden hours will be required.
  • Effective collaboration with maintenance team.
  • Inspect and communicate concerns and needs in a timely manner allowing enough lead time to manage issues.
  • Coordinate and develop a team of volunteers.
  • Assist in providing direction and support for all volunteers and interns in your area.

Other Duties:
  • Assist with meeting timelines for displays, installation, maintenance, and containers.
  • Use monthly checklists to ensure all task are completed.
  • Working relationship within departments to complete festival tasks.
  • Garden Manual.
  • Assist with annual content updates for the area’s garden manual.
  • Collections.
  • Assist with maintenance of plants in the collections’ greenhouses.
 
Experience/Education:
  • Associate Degree in Horticulture field or related area Preferred.
  • High School Diploma or GED Required.
  • 1+ years botanical garden or similar experience Preferred.
  • Valid Driver's License Required.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
  • Must be able to lift 40lbs; accomplish strenuous work on an ongoing basis in various conditions, including extreme heat and cold; must have dexterity and be able to groom plants and prune with speed and accuracy.
  • Ability to work weekend schedule (Typically Sunday to Thursday) and evenings, holidays as required.

To Apply:
Applicants interested in the gardener position must submit their resume to hr@powellgardens.org. 
Resume: Three references: professional, academic, and/or personal.

To view the full job description, please go to https://powellgardens.org/about/careers/