Colorscape Gardener I or II

Job Title: Colorscape Gardener I or II

Department/Division: Landscape / Operations

Status: Regular, Full time, Non-exempt

Pay: $14.88 - $15.38 per hour

Reports to: Colorscape Supervisor

Benefits: Full Benefits eligible including health insurance, flex benefits, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave accrual, amenities and parking pass.

Retirement Benefits: State Employee Retirement System - GSEPS (Pension plus matching 401k)

Closing Date: Open until filled *Note: Applicants are highly encouraged to complete the application completely; incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants may include a resume. However, a resume does not take the place of a completed application.

Jekyll Island, on Southeast Georgia''s coast, is dedicated to maintaining the delicate balance between nature and humankind through conservation, education, and preservation. Surrounded by salt marshes, expansive oceanfront, and ancient maritime forests, it is situated within the chain of the Golden Isles and just a few miles from St. Simons Island, Sea Island, and Brunswick. As a State Park, Jekyll Island is a coastal haven where nature and humans peacefully co-exist.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, responsibilities include designing and preparing seasonal landscape plantings, installing plants in annual flower beds, and maintaining decorative containers and hanging baskets. Assist in the care of greenhouse maintenance and plant production.

Description:

• Bed preparation: Prepare annual beds for planting by weeding, tilling soil to a 6-inch depth, and adding soil amendments and fertilizers as specified.
• Planting: Install annuals, perennials, and bulbs according to design plans, ensuring proper spacing and planting depth.
• Watering: Perform daily watering of flower beds and container arrangements to ensure adequate moisture for plant health.
• Weeding: Manually or mechanically remove weeds from beds and containers to prevent nutrient and water competition.
• Pruning and deadheading: Pinch off wilted or spent flowers to encourage new blooms and maintain a tidy appearance.
• Mulching: Apply mulch to annual beds to retain soil moisture and control weeds.
• Fertilizing: Apply fertilizers and other chemicals at the correct rates to promote plant growth.
• Greenhouse: Maintains greenhouse and assists in plant production.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Gardener I

• Experience in landscape preferred. Willing to train the right person that loves plants and is looking to start a career in Horticulture.
• Will consider any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.
• Ability to work well with others and contribute to the team.
• Must be self-motivated and reliable
• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Willingness to learn unfamiliar but essential job functions.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid standard driver's license.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality required.

Gardener II, in addition to the minimum requirements

• At least one (1) year experience planting and maintaining annual flower beds and other seasonal landscape plantings and greenhouse plant production.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• More than 50% of the typical workday will be spent standing and reaching, must be able to lift hands and arms above head.
• Between 25 and 50% of day spent walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching and using repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Less than 25% of day is spent crawling.
• Must have visual clarity to determine accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned as well as make general observations of facilities and structures.
• Required to perform work both inside and outside. Exposure to extreme heat, high humidity and occasionally adverse weather conditions as well occasional extreme cold.
• Will be exposed to hazards such as moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, exposure to chemicals.
• May be subjected to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, or poor ventilation.
• Noise levels are considered normal to loud.

This description of job responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and duties of the job. It is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be assigned occasionally.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Applicants who complete the online application process will receive an email receipt of submission to the email address provided. If the email confirmation is not received, the applicant may contact Human Resources at 912-635-4081 for confirmation; however, due to the volume of applicants received, we cannot provide information on the application status after receipt. Applicants who need assistance to accommodate a disability may request accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 912-635-4024.

All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Incomplete applications or applications without accompanying documents when required will not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the selection process. Successful completion of background checks requires credit when applicable to the position. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Applicants should consider this when applying.

Jekyll Island Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Authority supports equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. The Jekyll Island is a Drug-free Workplace.