Assistant Gardener

Assistant Gardener George Eastman Museum - 3.7 Rochester, NY Job Details Full-time From $18 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount 403(b) Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Guest relations Equipment repair Outdoor work Greeting customers Maintenance Electrical experience Full Job Description Additional hours and occasional weekend work is required for snow removal and special events such as museum plant sales and Dutch Connection (in February).

Overview:

Perform routine garden maintenance and assist the Landscape Manager with the supervision of interns and volunteers.

Responsibilities:

Carry out historic and public garden maintenance. Maintain and repair tractors, power equipment, hand tools and irrigation systems. Work with, and supervise the work of, garden volunteer crews. Assist in installation of all landscape exhibitions. Support the Landscape Manager in plant health monitoring and record keeping. Update plant data on garden website (when launched). Snow removal from all institution walkways. General carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. Additional responsibilities at the discretion of the Landscape Manager Technology/Equipment/Tools Basic understanding and proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace Basic understanding and experience with carpentry, electrical and plumbing Advanced skills with chain saw and electric and hand pruners and shears for woody plant care Advanced knowledge of forklift and tractor/mower operations Advanced experience with garden hand and power tools

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

Two year post-secondary school in horticulture or equivalent experience in horticulture. A minimum of 2 years public garden maintenance experience is desirable. Ability to complete tasks independently. Interact with visitors, members and staff in a welcoming professional manner. Physical Activity Outdoors a maximum of eight hours per day. Ability to lift/carry 50 pounds. Tasks require bending, stooping and kneeling, climbing, reaching, grasping, walking, seeing, hearing, and fine manipulation skills. Working on/with ladders, including step and extension types. Please submit a resume for consideration to .

Pay:

From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person