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Job Description
- Req#: R0000992
Daily maintenance of the Desert gardens at the direction of the garden manager: weeding, watering, propagating, pruning, transplanting, harvesting, mulching, and fertilizing.
Assisting with on-site documentation, data collection, event preparation, leading volunteers, and seasonal planning.
May be asked to perform tasks in other areas of the Huntington Botanical Gardens as needed.
Must adhere to written safety policy, following all precautions and directions in use of equipment and chemicals.
Outdoor work in variable weather conditions.
Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs. on a regular basis.
2 -3 years of professional gardening experience required
Associate ’s D egree or higher preferred.
Strong and demonstrated interest in gardening and horticulture and k nowledge of general cultivation of plants, watering, pruning, planting, and soil health.
Attention to detail in the garden.
A good understanding of English is preferred .
Must work well independently and collaboratively.
Must be able to stoop, bend, walk long distances and lift moderate (and occasionally heavy) loads.
Must be competent in the proper use of hand and mechanized tools.
Must be able to work safely, efficiently and complete tasks within specified timeframe.
Pay Rate: $20.00/hr.
Medical, Dental, Vision
403(b) retirement plan and matching retirement plan with an outstanding employer match
Considerable paid time off, including annual leave, sick leave, and holidays
Discounts for staff in The Huntington Store and restaurants
Free admission to various museums and cultural institutions
Free passes each month to welcome family and friends to visit the grounds
About the company
The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens, known as The Huntington, is a collections-based educational and research institution established by Henry E.
About Us
At The Huntington, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to support and promote the appreciation of the humanities, the arts, and botanical science. The Huntington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.
The Huntington
Founded in 1919, The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens is a collections-based research and educational institution open to the public, housing world-class library, art, and botanical collections. Its mission is to support research and promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical science and to display and interpret its extraordinary resources for diverse audiences.
The Culture
Here we are committed to the highest of standards in all that we do – from preserving and protecting the collections, to exhibitions, educational and scholarly programming, visitor and reader services, and beyond. Achieving excellence across these pursuits requires a diversity of perspectives, expertise, experience, and methodologies. We are better together. We believe an explicit commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion directly impacts and improves staff and audience engagement and experience.
Job Description
About the Role
Garden maintenance in Desert Garden. Reports to area supervisor
S/he/they will demonstrate a background of working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, using a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible approach.
Essential Duties
Working Conditions
Candidate Requirements and Experience
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Compensation & Benefits
We provide competitive compensation, generous benefits and perks for all eligible employees including:
The Application Process
Please submit a cover letter and CV/resume as a single PDF attachment.
You will have the opportunity to submit additional documents on the “My Experience” section of the application.
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