Salary: $20.50 - $23.00 Hourly
Location : Breckenridge, CO
Job Type: Summer Seasonal
Job Number: 2025-00038
Department: Recreation
Division: Recreation - Golf Course Maintenance
Opening Date: 02/10/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Summary
The Town of Breckenridge Recreation Department is seeking a dedicated and highly responsible individual for the position of Gardener - Summer Seasonal. This position is responsible for maintaining the gardens on the Breckenridge Golf Club property so that they are aesthetically pleasing and befitting a high-end facility. The Gardener uses various tools and vehicles to accomplish this task. The Gardener is responsible for proper equipment operation, cleaning equipment, and reporting equipment issues.

Individuals in this position also provide leadership to Greens Keepers who are assigned to help with gardening. The Gardener perform duties such as: planning gardens, purchasing plant material, soil/bed preparation, planting, watering, weeding, pest control, fertilizing, dead heading annual flowers, pruning, etc. The Gardener is responsible for working within a team environment and communicating in a positive and professional manner with guests, co-workers, and golf course operations personnel and attending required work shifts, including necessary trainings.
Essential Job Functions

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PART-TIME & SEASONAL EMPLOYEE PERKS:

Options for a seasonal Recreation Center pass OR Golf Pass.
Paid Time Off - Paid out upon departure if unused.
Free seasonal Breck E-Ride Bikeshare access.
Free electric vehicle (EV) charging at various Town-owned locations.
Returning seasonal staff members may be eligible for a merit increase based on meeting performance expectations.
Potential furnished seasonal housing available for rent.

Town of Breckenridge Core Values:
The Town of Breckenridge's Core Values guide us in fostering an inclusive Community, embracing Adaptability and Innovation, upholding Integrity, promoting effective Communication, and practicing Stewardship to responsibly manage Town resources.
Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be 18 years of age or older.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Gardening experience at high elevation required.
Must be able to work a reliable schedule through the established seasonal timeframe, generally May through October.
To qualify for this position, the candidate or employee must pass a criminal background check.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

A valid Colorado Drivers License and a Motor Vehicle Record deemed appropriate are required prior to driving Town vehicles.
Community CPR, First Aid, and AED training required within 60 days of hire.
Preventing Disease Transmission (PDT) required within 60 days of hire.
Master Gardener Certification preferred.

Additional Information

Hiring Pay Range: $20.50 - $21.75 per hour.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Primary shifts for this position vary. However, five (5) days per week for up to 40 hours would be typical for this position. Individuals in this position must be flexible in terms of availability, and may on occasion be required to work other shifts as needed, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

This position is 'Open Until Filled'. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until suitable candidates are selected.

Potential Housing Available
The Town of Breckenridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are selected for hire, the Town will provide a conditional job offer and check your references and conduct a background review before presenting you with a final job offer and scheduling your orientation. If pre-employment drug-testing; medical testing; credit check; Motor Vehicle Record; Colorado Bureau of Investigation background review; or, other background reviews are required, the Town generally makes a conditional offer of hire based on successful completion of these additional steps.
The Town of Breckenridge strives to offer competitive and diverse benefit options, in addition to those benefits required by law. For eligible "Summer Seasonal" employees, these options may include Personal Leave, Paid Holidays & Wellness/Recreational benefits.

For further information click: Summer Seasonal Benefits.
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Are you at least 18 years of age?

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Do you possess a High School diploma or equivalent?

03

Do you possess valid driver's license?

04

Do you have any formal education in horticulture, certification, or other relevant credential? Select all that apply:

Bachelor's Degree - Horticulture or similar
Associate's Degree - Horticulture or similar
Master Gardener Certification
Other

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How much gardening experience do you have?

1 Year
2 - 4 Years
5+ Years

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Please describe your gardening experience.
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Do you have experience gardening at 9,400' elevation or higher?

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Do you have experience with residential type irrigation systems?

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Have you ever been a professional gardener?

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Are you available to work from May through October?

Required Question

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