What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gardener - Summer Seasonal position at Town of Breckenridge?
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.For additional information regarding this position including important roles, essential job functions & duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, materials and equipment used, working environment, and physical activity required, please view the full position description.
Town of Breckenridge Core Values:
The Town's Core Values are imbedded in who we are, how we work, and how we inspire and support each other and the community.
Community:
We serve the Breckenridge community and lead others through our everyday actions and cultivate an environment where everyone is valued, respected, and heard.
Adaptability:
We are agile and responsive to the changing needs of our community and embrace opportunities for growth.
Integrity:
We are honest and trustworthy leaders who rely on our shared community values to make ethical decisions and conduct ourselves in a transparent and professional manner.
Communication:
We listen and communicate effectively in order to serve our community and build collaborative, meaningful, and sustainable relationships and solutions.
Innovation:
We promote a forward-thinking environment to generate creative solutions that inspire others as we lead our community.
Stewardship:
We are trusted stewards of the Town's financial, environmental, and community resources by responsibly and sustainably utilizing and conserving our resources for future generations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent.
- 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.
- Master Gardener Certification preferred.
- 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.
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
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.
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