ASSISTANT ARBORETUM GARDENER

DEADLINE TO APPLY: JANUARY 12, 2023 BY 5:00 PM PST

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Established Date: Apr 30, 1969

Revision Date: Jun 13, 2000

SALARY RANGE

$3,265.36 - $4,388.74 Monthly

DEFINITION/STANDARDS:

DEFINITION:

Performs gardening work and assists in the development and maintenance of one or more planted sections of a botanical garden.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

Positions allocable to this class report to a Senior Arboretum Gardener or Arboretum Gardener and are regularly assigned to assist in the maintenance and development of one or more planted sections devoted to a geographical region (i.e. Australia, South Africa, Asia) and/or other specialized planting (i.e. roses, herbs, demonstrations) of a botanical garden.

Incumbents may be required to maintain various sections containing unplanted areas such as patios, building entrances, and parking lots. Incumbents must have a general knowledge of the use and application of various pesticides and have the ability to work with gardening tools and related power equipment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Learns plant identification and botanical names in connection with gardening work in order to assist in observing the condition and needs of plants under care and take action, under direction, to vary or initiate watering, fertilizing, and pest control methods.Plants, transplants, irrigates, fertilizes, sprays, weeds, prunes, stakes, trains and ties flowers, plants, shrubs, and trees.Uses hand tools such as, pruners, rakes, shovels and related power equipment including chainsaws, weedeaters, blowers, brush clippers.Mixes and applies pesticides, fertilizers, and growth regulators.May train volunteers and oversee grounds maintenance workers and/or other staff members and lead them in setting up tables and/or chairs and arranging plants for public events such as plant sales and classes.May perform minor irrigation repair and irrigation controller programming.May provide information to visitors regarding plant names or characteristics.Plants, cultivates, mows, edges, weeds, sprays, fertilizes, and renovates lawn areas.

REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

One year of gardening experience in an arboretum, estate garden, botanical garden, retail

nursery or display-oriented public garden -OR- Three months of paid or unpaid experience in gardening or plant nursery work and completion of nine semester units or twelve quarter units of botany, horticulture, landscape design or related subjects at an accredited college.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

3 - Moderate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS:

COMMENTS: Virginia Robinson Gardens, a public botanical garden of the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, has a unique opportunity as an Assistant Arboretum Gardener. If you have gardening experience and want to expand your horticultural knowledge, enjoy working in a beautiful garden, and are interested in working with the pubic, this is a great opportunity. The Virginia Robinson Gardens is a historical landmark in Beverly Hills. Opportunity for advancement and great benefits. Please note the job application in the link below is for Arboretum Gardener which all candidates must complete, but the position at Virginia Robinson Gardens is for Assistant Arboretum Gardener. For details, click on the link to apply: Arboretum Gardener | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $3,265.00 - $4,388.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Covid vaccination required.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Beverly Hills, CA 90210: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Gardening: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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