Top 8 Gardener Jobs in Philadelphia, Pa

Horticulturalist/Gardener
Germantown Friends School —Philadelphia, PA
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Seasonal Fine Gardener
Enliven Planters —Philadelphia, PA
- From $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Construction experience
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
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Interior Plant Specialist
Hoffman Design Group —Philadelphia, PA
- From $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Horticulture Apprentice - Morris Arboretum & Gardens
University of Pennsylvania —Philadelphia, PA
- $7.25 - $16.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Senior Horticulturist/Horticulturist
Swarthmore College —Swarthmore, PA
- $22 - $32 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Sales
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
Exterior Plant Specialist
Hoffman Design Group —Philadelphia, PA
- From $20 an hour
- Email
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Outdoor work
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Gardener Crew Leader
GreenWeaver Landscapes —Media, PA
- $22 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Groundsperson - Per Diem (Seasonal)
MEDFORD LEAS —Medford, NJ
- $16.00 - $18.40 an hour
- Seasonal
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 75 pounds
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
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Horticulturalist/Gardener

Germantown Friends School -
Philadelphia, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
8 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Professional development assistance

Qualifications

Driver's License
Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Germantown Friends School is seeking a full-time experienced Horticulturalist who will be responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping and outdoor common areas. Buildings and Grounds staff are considered essential employees and are required to be available to work during emergencies (e.g., flooding, snow, ice, etc.).

Responsibilities

Maintain, update tree and plant database documents for the Betty Cary Arboretum.
Edge and mow grass regularly to prevent overgrowth on the campus.
Maintain all planting beds on Main Campus: pruning, pulling, and keeping weeds to a minimum.
Perform minor and routine maintenance on all grounds equipment.
Keep all school campus grounds clean and orderly condition.
Pick up and dispose of litter and rake leaves daily throughout the property collectively with the grounds team.
Maintain all other landscapes and outdoor common areas on campus.
Plant and maintain the plant containers on campus.
Maintain wood carpet levels in all playgrounds regarding safety.
Mulch to be completed in all planting areas as appropriate.
Order tools and supplies and maintain accurate inventory records.
Maintain and repair irrigation systems.
Collaborate with landscaping contractors to assist and direct their tasks.
Maintain and clean drain catch basins.
Maintain, inspect, and update stormwater retention basins records.
Maintain plants on campus green roofs.
Apply fertilizer, chemicals, seed, and top dressing for all the landscaping on campus.
Provide aid during weather emergencies for snow and ice removal.
Climb ladder up to 40 feet in height.
Conduct daily maintenance checks on ground equipment to ensure everything is in working order and good repair.
Maintain grounds equipment maintenance records.
Assists with special events set-up and break down on campus.
Operate snowplows, tractors, front end loader, spreaders, aerators, rollers, mowers, rotary mowers, walk behind mowers, zero turn mowers, hedge trimmers, and string trimmers.
Perform daily assignments and projects set by the department supervisor.
Stay in direct contact with the department supervisor and report any maintenance problems in a timely manner.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all school constituents to coordinate activities and projects, resolve issues and conflicts, and exchange information regarding maintenance, care and use of grounds.
Possess the ability to operate all related machinery and equipment.

Qualifications

Working knowledge of MS Office products and School Dude (Brightly)
Degree in horticulture or work experience commensurate with role
Three to four years of experience and fundamental knowledge of landscape equipment
Ability to identify evergreen and deciduous shrubs
Understanding of correct pruning and mulching practices
Dependable and cooperative
Must be available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays for snow removal and emergencies.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable.
Background check is required.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standing, walking, and sitting doing sedentary work required daily.
Groundskeepers need to be in good physical shape due to the strenuous nature of the job.
Be able to stand and walk for most of the day.
Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
Requires physical exertion to manually lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials
Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, and reaching
Requires climbing and balancing
Must work indoors and outdoors year round
Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact info of three references, all as attachments, to [email protected]. Please include “Horticulturalist” in the subject line.

Germantown Friends School is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in its student body, faculty and staff. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status. People demonstrating a commitment to diversity and multiculturalism in education are encouraged to apply. For more information about the school, please visit our website at www.germantownfriends.org.

Germantown Friends School is a Quaker, independent, co-educational day school, serving early childhood-12th grade. Located in northwest Philadelphia, the school is home to a vibrant intellectual community, located in a historic neighborhood, serving a diverse school community, with a robust educational program that is grounded in Quaker principles. For more information about the school, visit www.germantownfriends.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Horticultural: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Philadelphia, PA 19144: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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