Collections Gardener - Full-time

pDescription/ppbr//ppstrongPosition Summary:/strong/ppbr//ppnbsp;Performs general grounds and garden maintenance of assigned areas./ppbr//ppbr//ppstrongSpecific Tasks:/strong/ppnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/pulliPerform daily maintenance of assigned gardens and grounds including planting, pruning, trimming, raking, watering, weeding, and fertilizing and observes and monitors plants to recognize and distinguish problems./li/ulpbr//pulliPerform routine visual inspection of all assigned areasnbsp;nbsp;/li/ulpbr//pulliPerform various landscaping and design activities to enhance the appearance of assigned gardens and landscaped areas./li/ulpbr//pulliClean cement pathways and patios on a predetermined basis./li/ulpbr//pulliRemove litter, debris, and trash from gardens, pathways, and grounds./li/ulpbr//pulliMaintain and repair irrigation systems; design and install irrigation systems./li/ulpbr//pulliTrims pathways and service roads of protruding branches to ensure visitor and employee safety./li/ulpbr//pulliInstalls or repairs split rail fencing and plant identification tiles as directed./li/ulpbr//pulliFollows plans and instructions for construction and installation of new gardens and landscapes including soil contouring, rock placement, irrigation, and planting./li/ulpbr//pulliAssist Curator of Gardens and Garden Registrar in maintaining plant inventory and records; maintain daily record of important garden activities such as planting, plant removal, and other non-routine tasks.nbsp;/li/ulpbr//pulliAnalyze work orders to determine material required and method to complete the task; requisitions materials./li/ulpbr//pulliUtilize a wide array of tools and equipment including shovels, rakes, pruners, clippers, picks, pry bars, hand saws, chain saw, gas leaf blower, and other equipment./li/ulpbr//pulliOperate Living Desert vehicles and equipment including trucks, tractors, bobcat, medium to heavy equipment, and electric carts./li/ulpbr//pulliInteract courteously and effectively with public at all times and represent the institution in the highest standard of professionalism./li/ulpbr//pulliEstablish and maintain effective and professional working relations with co-workers and personnel from other departments in accordance with The Living Desert Employee Handbook./li/ulpbr//pulliProvide assistance to other departments as needed and perform other related tasks as necessary to accomplish department objectives.nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/li/ulpbr//ppThis class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification./ppbr//ppstrongEquipment Used:/strong/ppbr//ppElectric cart, general office equipment, miscellaneous electric and gas powered tools and hand tools, standard gardening tools, telephone, two-way radio, and vehicles and heavy equipment including trucks, bobcat, backhoe, and tractor.nbsp;/ppbr//ppstrongSpecific Skills:/strong/ppbr//pulliA broad knowledge of horticulture/botanical terminology, practices, methods, tools, materials and equipment used in grounds and landscape maintenance./liliPesticide safety and use/liliGood observation skills/liliMust have strong organizational skills/liliAbility to record observations intelligently/liliAbility to give and comprehend oral and written instructions, and to carry-out such instructions/liliAbility to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing/liliMust be a motivated self-started who needs minimal supervision/liliAbility to work and communicate well with others in a team setting/li/ulpbr//ppstrongPhysical Position Description:/strong/ppbr//ppstrongESSENTIAL PHYSICAL TASKS:/strong Standing, walking, bending, lifting, twisting, climbing, crawling, kneeling, and reaching. Lifting up to 50 lbs./ppbr//ppstrongTYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: /strongWork outdoors with exposure to extreme heat, chemicals, and dust/airborne materials. Work with and in close proximity to medium to heavy equipment.nbsp;nbsp;/ppbr//ppstrongHOLIDAY/EVENING WORK:/strong Weekend and holiday work required. Some evenings may be required during special events./ppbr//ppstrongTRAVEL:/strong Conference or workshop attendance available. Visitation of other zoos, botanic gardens, or botanically represented geographical areas available. If funding available, some or all expenses paid.nbsp;/ppbr//ppbr//ppbr//ppRequirements/ppstrongQualifications:/strong/ppnbsp;/ppstrongMINIMUM EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED/strong: AA or AS degree or higher in horticulture, botany or plant science; course work in entomology, soils, irrigation, pest management.nbsp;nbsp;/ppnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;/ppstrongMINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:/strong Minimum of two years experience in grounds and park maintenance.nbsp;nbsp;/ppbr//ppstrongSKILLS REQUIRED: /strongMust be energetic with good communication skills and be willing to work with others in a team setting.nbsp;/ppbr//ppstrongOTHER: /strongMust hold a California driver’s license and be insurable on The Living Desert’s automobile insurance policy./ppnbsp;/p