Gardener Assistant - McCrillis Gardens Job at Montgomery Parks, Bethesda, MD

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  • Montgomery Parks
  • Bethesda, MD

Job Description

Description

McCrillis Gardens, a 6-acre horticulture display garden located in Bethesda, MD seeks a part-time seasonal employee to assist with gardening tasks from March through November. The ideal candidate is energetic and enjoys being outside, interacting with people, and has an outstanding work ethic with great attention to detail. Applicants should have a basic knowledge of plants and experience using a variety of equipment for tasks like planting, pruning, weeding, and mulching. On the job training will also be provided as necessary.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. The Montgomery County Department of Parks has a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area. We manage 421 parks on nearly 37,000 acres of parkland. Go to our website to learn more: www.montgomeryparks.org

DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Montgomery County Department of Parks believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success. Montgomery County Parks does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, ideology or status as a Veteran.

Examples of Important Duties

Assists Horticulture staff with all maintenance and planting tasks including bed preparation, mulching, and weeding.

Operates power equipment and small machinery.

Uses a variety of hand tools for landscape maintenance.

Interacts with visitors in a friendly and helpful manner.

Assists in the supervision of volunteer groups.

Working Conditions

Primarily works outside. Exposed to weather, dirt, waste, odors, pesticides, wildlife, and potentially harmful insects (for example, bees, hornets, wasps, etc.). Must be able to bend, stoop, stretch, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds. Works independently and as part of a team.

Supplemental Information

This position is not eligible for benefits.

A background investigation will be completed prior to hire.

Application Link

Job Tags

Part time, Seasonal work,

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