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JOB DESCRIPTIONSeasonal Gardener

DEPARTMENT: HorticultureREPORTS TO: Landscape Manager STATUS: Full-time, non-exempt DATE LAST REVISED: 7/2019 EEO CATEGORY: 8

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting the Horticulture staff with daily maintenance of the gardens, primarily in turf care, as assigned by the Landscape Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: % Time

1 Turf Perform mowing, edging, trimming, weeding, aerating, and over-

seeding. Remove ground debris and leaves due to fall leaf drop and as

needed.

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2 Horticulture Monitor plants and turf for pests, diseases, and other related

issues and report issues to the Landscape Manager. Plant and maintain seasonal flower displays, perennials, and

containers. Perform pruning, fertilizing, disease and pest control,

greenhouse production duties, and other tasks as assigned.

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3 Maintenance Maintain and repair tools and equipment, water systems

including irrigation, and garden furniture and fixtures, as assigned, and report issues to the Landscape Manager.

Maintain garden restrooms on a daily basis. Clean and remove debris, including snow and ice, from parking

lots, walkways, and other paved areas.

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4 Customer Service and SafetyGreet, interrelate, and provide information to visitors. Support a safe and secure environment by upholding garden safety policies and procedures while collaborating with Philbrook Security as needed.

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5 Maintain prompt and reliable attendance to successfully perform job duties

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Basic knowledge and proven skill in gardening or lawn care Basic small engine operation and maintenance skills

Interpersonal communication skills required for interaction with Philbrook visitors.

Must be able to meet physical demands and working conditions.

Equivalent Education/Experience High school diploma or equivalent One year gardening experience preferred. Familiarity with outdoor

working environment required. Valid driver’s license required.

Organizational Impact Expectations

Mission: To make a creative and connected community through art and gardens

Vision: Philbrook Museum of Art is central to the lives of our community as a place for learning, inspiration, and fun. Through bold action and strategic investment, we create a space for new ideas, diverse perspectives, and social connection.

Values: Core beliefs that guide our conduct Creativity: We regard learning, creativity, and the investigation of ideas

as a vital, life-long pursuit. We advocate for inquiry, debate, play, experimentation, and collaboration in all our activities, programs, and practices.

Wellbeing: We believe art and gardens are essential to the physical and emotional wellbeing of our community. We create and support opportunities for relaxation, inspiration, reflection, exercise, and fun.

Relevance: We embrace our role as civic influencers to spark dialogue and promote positive change; increase access to diverse ideas, cultures, and perspectives; champion social justice; and be relevant and welcoming to all.

Sustainability: We strive to employ sustainable practices to preserve our collection, campus, and environment for future generations. We exercise fiscal responsibility to ensure short- and long-term viability and maximize our impact.

SPECIAL JOB DIMENSIONS:

Physical DemandsWork is very strenuous with the requirement for standing and/or walking (60% or more of the workday) and routine lifting, carrying and pushing up to 50 lbs. A major amount of the work assignments require the employee to be capable of kneeling, crouching, turning/twisting and bending; handling, fingering, feeling, and good eye-hand/foot-hand-eye coordination is required for most assignments. The ability to reach above the shoulder and head level Seasonal Gardener 7/2019

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is involved (in 20%-60% of the job duties). Ordinary hearing, vision including color, depth perception and field of vision is required. Ability to operate a computer is required for recordkeeping activities but represents very little time on a daily basis. Ability to drive various vehicles for use in gardens and for local travel is required.

Working ConditionsPosition requires employee to work outside (approximately 95% of the time) in both clement and inclement (hot, cold and wet) weather conditions; due to nature of work assignments, employee may be subject to unavoidable potential hazards related to mechanical tools and moving objects as well as some exposure to electrical, burn, heights, cramped quarter and noise hazards; the duties of the job will place the employee in situations (20%-60+% of the time) which involve exposure to atmospheric conditions such as dirt, fumes, dusts, odors, oil/grease, gases, chemicals, pesticides, etc. common to gardening, landscaping and lawn care.

Mental and EmotionalIn this position the employee must be able to work both under direct supervision and with minimal supervision as well as work effectively both alone and as part of a team, the work requires the employee to be able to work on several tasks at the same time and to execute their duties effectively under the pressure of deadlines (20%-60% of the time). The ability to demonstrate a positive customer service orientation and discretion when dealing with the public is required.

The employee must be capable of operating equipment such as autos and trucks and use both non-power hand tools and power hand tools (60+% of the time). They must be able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, make simple arithmetic additions and subtractions, use measuring devices. The job occasionally (<20%) requires the employee to be able to read and interpret detailed prints and specifications, prepare detailed reports, inspect and examine for defects not easily identified, assemble/disassemble objects, perform maintenance of equipment and other similar tasks when necessary.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTSCriminal background check required due to the interaction with public (including children), and access to irreplaceable art objects. Valid drivers’ license and drug testing required.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have read the above job description and understand the essential functions of the job and its physical, mental and emotional requirements and working conditions. I am qualified and able to perform the job subject only to the following accommodation(s):

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(Enter NONE if no accommodation is required.)___________ ______

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NOTE: The essential job functions and associated mental and physical requirements contained in this document describe the general nature and level of the work performed. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive listing or be inclusive of all aspects of the job. The tasks and procedures involved in the performance of the essential job functions may vary from day-to-day. Major changes in areas of responsibility may occur, as directed by management, and will require revision of this job description.

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