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Seasonal Gardener, Landscape Operations (6-month Term Appointment)
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Seasonal Gardener, Landscape Operations (6-month Term Appointment)

Harvard University Administration

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Posted:
December 13, 2020
Location:
USA - MA - Jamaica Plain
Salary:
Open
Type:
Full-time
This Seasonal Gardener (Landscape Operations) position is a six-month term appointment. The successful candidates will join the Arboretum's Horticulture Department in the stewardship of one of the finest and most significant woody plant collections in North America. The Seasonal Gardeners work alongside fellow members of the Arboretum's Landscape Operations Team responsible for the implementation of the institutions mowing operations and aspects of its soil health program, management of irrigation and drainage systems, and other landscape maintenance and construction tasks as needed. The Arboretum seeks a dynamic and diverse group of individuals to fill seasonal positions. Hourly wage: $21.00. Benefits Eligible Position.


Assist Horticulture staff members with various tasks including:
  • Mowing, string trimming, and leaf clean-up
  • Weeding, mulching, and brush chipping
  • Litter management
  • Operation and maintenance of various equipment
  • Hardscape and infrastructure maintenance tasks including irrigation, drainage, paths, and other landscape maintenance and construction projects as needed
  • Related job duties as assigned




Salary Grade: 000

Union: 04 - Serv Emp Int Loc 615-Arnld Arb

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in arboriculture, horticulture, or related field preferred. A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the field of landscape maintenance or a related field may be substituted for the educational requirement. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and acquire a D.O.T. Medical Examiner's Certificate as part of the pre-hiring process.


  • Must be able to perform strenuous manual labor, including frequent lifting/carrying/transporting heavy loads up to 50 lbs
  • Required to work in all weather conditions in all seasons
  • Demonstrate performance in the safe & proper operation of the Arboretum's equipment
  • Essential staff for weather-related emergencies impacting the grounds


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Internal Number: 53092BR
About Harvard University Administration
Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally. The University, which is based in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts, has an enrollment of over 20,000 degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Harvard has more than 360,000 alumni around the world. The University has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a truly global education. Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
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