Gardener
Description: The Barnes Foundation is seeking candidates
for the position of Gardener. As an integral part of the Arboretum team, the
Gardener will assist with the development and maintenance of the grounds and
living collections.
Established as an
educational institution the Barnes Foundation carries out its mission by
promoting appreciation of the arts and horticultural science, through the
preservation, presentation, and interpretation of the collections of Albert C.
and Laura L. Barnes.
Celebrated for its
exceptional breadth, depth, and quality, the Barnes Foundation's art collection
includes works by some of the greatest European and American masters of
impressionism, post-impressionist, and early modern art, as well as African
sculpture, Pennsylvania German decorative arts, Native American textiles,
metalwork, and more. The 12-acre Arboretum contains over 3,000 species of woody
plants and trees.
The Foundation engages
diverse audiences through its exceptional collections and related high-quality
programs that reflect a broad range of periods and cultures and build on the
founders’ innovative educational vision of transforming lives through the arts
and horticulture.
Responsibilities:
·
Show
up on time every day and work full scheduled shift;
·
Follow
instructions given by Head Gardener or the Gardener in charge of that section
if assisting a fellow Gardener;
·
Work
in a safe manor adhering to all safety precautions and procedures;
·
Listen,
learn, and ask questions about techniques, plant material, and the history of
the Living Collection;
·
Be
able to trouble shoot and come up with multiple solutions and/or ideas when any
issue arises before bringing the issue to the Head Gardener’s attention;
·
Manage
your time efficiently when doing assigned tasks;
·
Assist
in the development, maintenance and daily care of the Arboretum including turf, general landscape maintenance, cultivation of plant material,
planting, transplanting, pruning, plant health care, composting, snow removal,
and overall maintenance of outdoor areas of the Garden to preserve its historic character;
·
Apply
knowledge of plant identification for correct labeling, selection and
cultivation of plants in ideal locations;
·
Be
competent in propagation methods and procedures for maintaining and increasing
the Living Collection of both herbaceous and woody plant material
·
Take
action to initiate watering, fertilizing, and integrated pest management;
·
Help
monitor and maintain plants records,
inventories, labels and special collections using knowledge of
electronic plant record systems;
·
Under the
direction of the Head Gardener researches, orders plants for the Arboretum and
plant sale based on collections policies and seasonal display goals;
·
Assist
with the coordination of students and volunteer activities in addition to
providing instruction and demonstrating
gardening practices, use of tools, plant features and landscape applications;
·
Provide
information to visitors such as botanical names, characteristics and proper
care of plants in an engaging manner to promote the mission of the Foundation;
·
Work
closely with other departments to facilitate, coordinate, and implement
construction, instillation, and other work for landscape, gardens, public and
special events and educational programs;
·
Demonstrate
safe handling of gardening hand tools and power equipment in addition to
pesticides per instructions; and
·
Perform
other duties as required.
Requirements:
·
Associate
or Bachelor degree in horticulture science or related field or equivalent from
a formal gardener training program;
·
At
least one year experience in ornamental horticulture and familiarity with
herbaceous/woody plants/tropical ornamentals and their names;
·
Knowledge
of plant data base computer applications;
·
Knowledge
of gardening methods and practices, plant disease and pests, tools and
materials;
·
Ability
to interact well with colleagues, visitors, students and volunteers;
·
Valid
Driver’s license required;
·
PA
Pesticide Applicator’s License preferred or obtained within one year.
Competitive
Benefits Include: Group health and dental insurance;
flexible spending accounts; short and long term disability and group life
insurance; 403(b) with matching contributions; Employee Assistance Program;
voluntary benefits; as well as paid vacation, personal time, sick time and
holidays.
To Apply: Please apply online
Please include
your cover letter, resume and a list of three professional references with your
application. Applications that fail to meet this requirement cannot be
considered.
The Barnes Foundation is
an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free workplace. We participate in
E-Verify.
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