Gardener 2022 |
Job Description: Gardener 2022
Time: Full time for the season April-November, 40 hours per week
Compensation: Starts at $23/hour, based on experience
Application Instruction: Submit resume and cover letter to jforti@bedrockgardens.org
Summary: Bedrock Gardens is a 37-acre garden in Southern NH which is open to the public from May 12 – October 10 on an average of 5 days a week. In 2021 we welcomed 14,000 visitors. The garden is recognized widely for its intensive, creative and innovative gardens and displays. Its tagline is “An oasis of horticulture, art, and inspiration’. The garden has been designed over the past 30 years by Jill Nooney in intimate partnership with Bob Munger. She continues to provide the ongoing artistic and horticultural leadership. The overall running of the garden is provided by the Executive Director, John Forti.
The garden comprises both highly planted areas with combinations of bulbs, annuals, tropicals, perennials, shrubs and trees both native and non-native and less cultivated more natural areas. Currently the garden is planted and maintained by Jill in partnership with a part time grounds keeper and a group of 8 – 12 reliable and skilled volunteers called ‘Hands in Dirt’ (HID) who come once a week for two hours and at other times for special projects. There is a Spring and Fall clean-up which draws about 20 people when larger seasonal tasks are accomplished.
Reporting structure: The Gardener reports directly to Jill Nooney
Primary duties:
- Maintaining the garden beds; planting, deadheading, weeding, pruning, dividing, composting, mulching
- Managing the nursery: dividing and planting up divisions, keeping track of the retail nursery at the Welcome Court
- Working with HID and clean-up groups
- Be available to answer questions of the public
- Eventually lead pre-scheduled guided tours
- Invasive plant control
Essential Functions:
- A good familiarity with horticulture and plants
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively to work as a team with the staff and volunteers
- Ability to be tactful and courteous with garden visitors
- Ability to perform manual and semi-skilled tasks for extended periods of time
- Ability to multi-task and complete repetitive tasks in a quality manner
- Ability to work under adverse weather conditions, including rainy, hot and humid conditions
- Ability to safely use hand tools and small powered equipment such as hedge trimmers, strimmers, electrical saws and drills
- Ability to safely operate a golf-style utility cart and truck
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, work on the ground, climb and work off a 6’ladder and bend and stand for up to 8 hours per day
- Ability to maintain adequate attendance and work weekend and holiday hours as required
Qualifications:
- A degree in horticulture or experience in the field is preferred
- Work well with people from all backgrounds and abilities
- Ability to work independently
- Be industrious, self-motivated, and timely
- Have passion, integrity, and a positive attitude
- Be able to learn from others and share knowledge
Wish List
- Desire for a career in horticulture
- Leadership qualities
Compensation: Starts at $23/hour, based on experience
Application Instruction: Submit resume and cover letter to jforti@bedrockgardens.org
Summary: Bedrock Gardens is a 37-acre garden in Southern NH which is open to the public from May 12 – October 10 on an average of 5 days a week. In 2021 we welcomed 14,000 visitors. The garden is recognized widely for its intensive, creative and innovative gardens and displays. Its tagline is “An oasis of horticulture, art, and inspiration’. The garden has been designed over the past 30 years by Jill Nooney in intimate partnership with Bob Munger. She continues to provide the ongoing artistic and horticultural leadership. The overall running of the garden is provided by the Executive Director, John Forti.
The garden comprises both highly planted areas with combinations of bulbs, annuals, tropicals, perennials, shrubs and trees both native and non-native and less cultivated more natural areas. Currently the garden is planted and maintained by Jill in partnership with a part time grounds keeper and a group of 8 – 12 reliable and skilled volunteers called ‘Hands in Dirt’ (HID) who come once a week for two hours and at other times for special projects. There is a Spring and Fall clean-up which draws about 20 people when larger seasonal tasks are accomplished.
Reporting structure: The Gardener reports directly to Jill Nooney
Primary duties:
- Maintaining the garden beds; planting, deadheading, weeding, pruning, dividing, composting, mulching
- Managing the nursery: dividing and planting up divisions, keeping track of the retail nursery at the Welcome Court
- Working with HID and clean-up groups
- Be available to answer questions of the public
- Eventually lead pre-scheduled guided tours
- Invasive plant control
Essential Functions:
- A good familiarity with horticulture and plants
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively to work as a team with the staff and volunteers
- Ability to be tactful and courteous with garden visitors
- Ability to perform manual and semi-skilled tasks for extended periods of time
- Ability to multi-task and complete repetitive tasks in a quality manner
- Ability to work under adverse weather conditions, including rainy, hot and humid conditions
- Ability to safely use hand tools and small powered equipment such as hedge trimmers, strimmers, electrical saws and drills
- Ability to safely operate a golf-style utility cart and truck
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, work on the ground, climb and work off a 6’ladder and bend and stand for up to 8 hours per day
- Ability to maintain adequate attendance and work weekend and holiday hours as required
Qualifications:
- A degree in horticulture or experience in the field is preferred
- Work well with people from all backgrounds and abilities
- Ability to work independently
- Be industrious, self-motivated, and timely
- Have passion, integrity, and a positive attitude
- Be able to learn from others and share knowledge
Wish List
- Desire for a career in horticulture
- Leadership qualities