The Tulsa Botanic Garden is looking for a hard-working and team-focused Gardener to assist with maintaining the high-profile landscapes and infrastructure of the Garden. We are looking for a positive, self-driven person with a willingness to perform tasks as directed across both horticulture and operations departments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in horticulture or landscape work, along with the ability to maintain equipment and perform basic repairs and general handiwork. As a non-profit organization we work together to promote the beauty of plants and nature while building and sustaining an exceptional botanical garden. We are passionate about educating guests, rooting ourselves in the community and using our creative minds and skills to further the growth of the Garden. The Tulsa Botanic Garden is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including: health, dental, vision and retirement benefits, Paid time off, Paid holidays and Garden membership.

Job Duty Highlights:

• Perform physical gardening work that is associated as part of a routine outdoor job such as weeding, general garden upkeep and installing new plantings Assist with maintenance of turf areas, outdoor spaces around buildings, nature trails, fence lines, irrigation, etc.
• Perform operational tasks such as mowing, string-trimming and brush hogging
• Safe and responsible use and basic maintenance of all garden tools and equipment
• Work collaboratively with both horticulture and operations staff to support projects across the Garden's 170 acres
• Interact with guests and answer general questions
• Work with the horticulture staff to plan, install, and take down our annual holiday light display, including wrapping trees with lights, constructing special features, lifting/operating ladders, etc.
• Assist with special events and programs as needed, including seasonal nights and weekends

Job Qualifications and Highlights:

• Applicable experience
• Microsoft familiarity
• General horticulture and landscape management knowledge
• Small power equipment operation and maintenance experience
• Handiwork trade tools and equipment experience preferred but not required
• Team focused with the ability to follow directions and work individually as needed
• Friendly and positive demeanor
• Valid Driver's License

Valid Oklahoma Pesticide Applicators License Working Conditions and Environmental Exposures:

The position is primarily an active, outdoor position that will include repetitive bending, stooping and squatting with occasional climbing, kneeling or crawling. General duties of the position will require manual dexterity such as grabbing, twisting and digging as well as the ability to handle small seeds and manipulate and operate hand tools. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will have exposure to outside weather conditions and uneven, unpaved terrain. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but could be very loud depending on the task (appropriate PPE should be properly worn during the tasks). The employee will be asked to lift and move 50+ pounds. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Interested Candidates:

Email a cover letter, resume and 3 references to kelly@tulsabotanic.org. No phone calls please.

Pay:

$15.00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person