Gardener

Town of Kernersville, NC • Full-time • Kernersville, North Carolina, United States • $35.36k - $38.01k / year • 4d ago

Salary : $35,360.00 - $38,012.00 Annually

Location : Kernersville, NC

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202300084

Department: Parks and Recreation

Division: Garden

Opening Date: 11/27/2024

Closing Date: 12/18/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Overview

Performs various skilled and non-skilled tasks at the Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden. The gardener will maintain trees, shrubs, and plants and will assist in planning, installation and maintenance of annual displays and exhibits. Additional tasks include providing educational tours, leading volunteers and working special events.An employee in this class works on the maintenance and presentation of public landscaped areas at Paul J. Ciener Gardens. Work requires the employee to assist with various Garden projects including mulching, planting, pruning, tree removal, trimming and weed control. Work may include operation of light to medium equipment. Further work includes assisting visitors with general information about the Garden including orientation, way finding and management and installing displays. Work hours may extend after Garden business hours including some evenings and weekends.

Examples of Duties

Performs ground maintenance activities such as trimming, weed control, planting flowers, pruning, select mowing and mulching.
Aids in maintaining highest standards in horticulture displays through basic plant care, display repairs, shaping practices, mapping and labeling.
Installing, maintaining and repairing irrigation systems and water features.
Assisting with integrated pest management practices and fertilization application.
Managing time and effectively functioning without close supervision.
Daily reporting of work progress to the Garden Curator.
Participating in team planning, communicating tasks and assignments, record keeping and documentation, and working with staff, volunteers and contractors.
Maintaining equipment, tools and vehicles.
Maintaining professional relationships with staff, establishing credibility, encouraging teamwork, and creating an atmosphere of open, honest, two-way communication.
Assists in set up for special Garden functions and activities.
Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Work requires general knowledge of tools and equipment used in the work assigned.
Employee must have the ability to operate tools and equipment used in the work assigned.
Employee must have the ability to perform strenuous work for extended periods of time.
Employee must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and communicate clearly and professionally.
Employee must have the ability to maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

High school Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of two years horticulture/garden experience preferred.
Basic computer software knowledge and experience
Basic knowledge on the use of handheld smart devises.

Supplemental Information

This position is classified as safety sensitive per the Town's Personnel Policy.

Join our team to receive the following benefits:

Paid Vacation Leave Accrual - accrual amount increases with service
- Interested in transferring from different municipal or state government entity? After 6-months with the Town, we will accept your verified service time from your immediately preceding employer towards vacation accrual.
Paid Sick Leave Accrual
- Interested in transferring from different municipal or state government entity? After 6-months with the Town, we will accept your verified sick leave balance from your immediately preceding employer towards vacation accrual, based on the Town's accrual schedule.
Paid Holiday Leave and 1 Floating Holiday per year
Membership in the Local Government Employees Retirement System (LGERS)
4% contribution into the NC401(k) Deferred Compensation Plan
Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plans available
Medical Insurance for employee at a low cost - dependent coverage available
- Employee Wellness Center visits at no cost - dependents also welcome if covered on employee's health insurance plan
- Looking to retire from the Town? We offer health insurance for retirees based on years of service

Dental Insurance for employee at a low cost - dependent coverage available

Looking to retire from the Town? We offer dental insurance for retirees based on years of service

Voluntary Vision Insurance for employee at a low cost - dependent coverage available Short Term Disability at no cost to employees Voluntary Long-Term Disability is available 2.5 times salary (up to $200,000) Life Insurance for employee at no cost Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, child(ren) available Voluntary Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care Employee Assistance Program at no cost Credit Union Membership Eligibility Education Tuition Assistance Employee Birthday Gift Certificate 2% Annual Bonus Progressive Pay PlanTo discuss these benefits, contact Human Resources at 336-992-0306.

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