About this role
Position Overview
Maintain, plan and prepare Seldovia Village Tribe facility gardens throughout approved season of work.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Weeding regularly to maintain a weed-free garden space
• Watering on a consistent schedule while reviewing weather patterns for needed adjustments
• Plant bulbs, flowers, plants, etc. as approved by CEO or according to garden plans
• Maintain garden spaces during the summer season as possible within availability
• Communicate and work with other gardeners as necessary or SVT staff to address gaps in care, finding coverage for watering when possible
• Cleaning up flower beds and address borders no longer in good condition
• Monitor and ensure plant health
• Prune and trim plants or trees as necessary
• Address pest issues
• Other duties as assigned
Specifications
• Knowledge of gardening methods especially plant identification and care, required
• Ability to implement guidance or directions from supervisor
• Ability to work as a member of a team when necessary
• Reliable
Job Requirements
Education: None required
Experience: Some gardening experience preferred
Certifications/Licensure: None Required
Other Requirements: Must be able to meet or exceed physical requirements of position
Employment Requirements
Background check
FBI fingerprinting
Preemployment drug-testing
Work Environment
Seldovia Village Tribe is a drug-free, alcohol-free, and tobacco-free work environment. Work environment may be noisy. Work primarily occurs outdoors in all weather conditions including, sun, rain, cold, and heat. Insects and animals are common. Work includes long periods bent over or crouched working in a garden setting.
Physical Requirements
Stand
Walk
Sit
Squat or Kneel
Bend
Speak
Grasp
Manually Manipulate
Reach Outward/Above
Ability to Lift/Carry: 75 lbs or less
Ability to Push/Pull: 100 lbs or less $20.00+/Hr