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Seasonal Lead Gardener - Miller Nature Preserve
Lorain County Metropolitan Park District —Avon, OH
- $15 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Management
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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Student Worker Science and Math
Lorain County Community College —Elyria, OH
- Part-time
- Reliable transportation
- Communication skills
- Outdoor work
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Horticulturist Assistant - Beechmont Country Club
Beechmont Country Club —Cleveland, OH
- $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
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Student Worker Science and Math-SAGR Specialty Gardens
Lorain County Community College —Elyria, OH
- Part-time
- Construction
- Marketing
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New Albany Country Club —New Albany, OH
Water plants and monitor irrigation systems. Assist with annual flower installations and planter setups. Schedule: Full-Time | 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Some…
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Seasonal Lead Gardener - Miller Nature Preserve

Lorain County Metropolitan Park District -
Avon, OH

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Job Details

Part-time | Seasonal
$15 - $20 an hour

Qualifications

Grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment operation
Visitor query response
Plant identification
Management
Equipment repair
Outdoor work
Pruning (plant care)
Grounds maintenance and landscaping safety protocols
Planting (gardening technique)
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Pest monitoring
Plant disease identification
Mulching
Irrigation system repair projects
Tree planting
Equipment maintenance
Power tools
Safety standard operating procedures
Watering
Managing horticultural teams

Full Job Description

Description:

Lead Gardener assists the Park Manager in managing daily horticulture operations in the Outdoor Gardens, working with staff and/or volunteers in planting, weeding, pruning, and landscape maintenance. This position involves overseeing seasonal tasks (planting/winterizing), maintaining irrigation systems, operating machinery, and ensuring high-quality, safe, aesthetically pleasing gardens. Candidates must work effectively in a team environment with park staff and volunteers, represent the park district positively, and communicate clearly with park visitors and program participants.

Rate of Pay: $15-20 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Hours: Up to 39 hours per week, late April through late October.

Interested applicants should apply and submit a résumé by Friday, April 17, 2026.
Requirements

Requirements:

Completion of secondary education (high school diploma or GED). Two years of college in the field of natural resources, education, environmental science, or a related field is preferred. Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and complete a background check. Lorain County Metropolitan Park District policy prohibits hiring new employees who are tobacco users.

Excellent visitor service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Coordinate daily tasks, supervise staff/volunteers, and ensure adherence to safety protocols and horticultural standards
Execute and oversee planting, pruning, mulching, watering, weeding, and fertilizing of trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials.
Monitor for pests and diseases, applying treatments as necessary.
Maintain irrigation systems and safely operate/repair landscaping machinery such as blowers, mowers, and power tools.
Prepare beds in spring, maintain areas through summer, and perform fall cleanup and winterization.
Strong knowledge of plant identification, plant care, and horticultural practices.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor, such as lifting 50+ lbs, digging, and working in various weather conditions.
Ability to operate and maintain equipment like tillers and blowers.
Willingness to work outside in all types of weather.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and walk up to 5 miles in a day.
Ability to work well with others and individually, performing duties as assigned, as a member of the Miller Nature Preserve team.

Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and complete a background check. Lorain County Metropolitan Park District policy prohibits hiring new employees who are tobacco users. Lorain County Metro Parks is an equal-opportunity employer.

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