Gardener

INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST COMPLETE THE CIVIL SERVICE LABOR SERVICE REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR THE POSITION AT  https://www.csexam.hrd.state.ma.us/eligiblelist/LSApplications.aspx?ListId=77&ListTypeId=4&LS_Town=Boston in addition to completing the City of Boston Career Center application.

Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job):

Under the direction of the Park Maintenance Director and/or his designee, prepares the ground for flower beds, arranges flower beds, weeds, and trims beds. Performs related work as required. 

•  Prepares soil for beds, plants, and seeds.
•  Works beds and pots plants.
•  Transfers plants to beds.
•  Plants grass.
•  Trims hedges and prunes flowering bushes and shrubbery.
•  Removes dirt, rubbish, leaves, and refuse.
•  Performs related work as required.

• Applicant must have two (2) years of paid experience as a Gardener.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Must have and maintain a valid Massachusetts driver's license.

Pre-employment physical required.

CORI check required.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/RA1-11L
Hours per week: 40