SUMMER - Facility Operations - Gardens & Arboretum Assistant

SUMMER

• Facility Operations
• Gardens & Arboretum Assistant High Point University
• 3.

9 High Point, NC Job Details Part-time $10 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Outdoor work

Full Job Description Job Title:

Gardens & Arboretum Summer Assistant Department:

Facility Operations Supervisor:

Emma Martone Starting Rate of Pay:

$10.00

Length of Time:

SUMMER ONLY

Department Description The Mariana H. Qubein Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is a collection of gardens and green spaces located at High Point University. The gardens are a place of beauty and serenity for the campus community and are free and open to the public. There is a possibility of summer housing for students hired before April 7th. Job Description The Garden & Arboretum Assistant will assist the Gardens staff in beautification and maintenance of the gardens including but not limited to planting, pruning, mulching, and weeding. The Gardens & Arboretum Assistant will normally work alongside staff but will sometimes be required to work independently on assigned tasks. This position is for the summer of 2025, starting in mid-May and ending in mid-August. The work assignment may be extended after evaluation at the end of the season. Job Location/ Hours Required The candidate will perform most job duties in the gardens throughout the campus. Work may include shifts at an off-campus locations such as HPU PT clinic community garden and greenhouse facility. Transportation to these facilities can be provided if a candidate does not have their own vehicle. Shifts may be canceled due to inclement weather or staff availability, however, there may be opportunities to make up missed hours within a pay period. Please note that this position works entirely outdoors. Inclement weather that may cause a shift cancellation includes heavy rain, thunder, and snow, but does not include cold or hot temperatures unless they exceed a reasonably safe range. The total number of hours a student employee may work per week is 25 hours. This position requires a minimum of 5 hours per week. The schedule may be flexible.

Responsibilities :

Assist Garden staff on maintenance of gardens, including planting, pulling weeds, pruning, and spreading mulch. Communicate with Gardens Coordinator & Horticulturists regarding daily shift assignments. Occasionally work in the off-site greenhouse performing tasks such as watering, planting seeds, weeding, and cleaning equipment

Required Qualifications:

Willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions Able to move over uneven and unpaved terrain Able to lift items of 25 lbs. consistently and 40 lbs. occasionally Able to kneel, bend, pull, and grasp Have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA Reliable and punctual Willing to learn about plant identification and horticultural practices

Desired Skills:

Appreciate the beauty of nature and tend to horticulture tasks with attention to detail Disciplined and hard-working Ability to work independently Collaborative and works well with others