Nemours Estate is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our Horticultural Team in Wilmington, DE.
Nemours Estate, built between 1910-1935, stands today as not only a world class public garden, but an invaluable resource to the patients and families of our sister organization, Nemours Childrens Hospital. A Gardener I performs various grounds maintenance activities required to maintain the highest aesthetic standards throughout the property.
The primary function of the Gardener I is to maintain and improve the gardens by performing all pertinent maintenance practices.
Essential Functions
- Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by employee's supervisor.
- Operate equipment and vehicles safely
- Maintain equipment and vehicles safely
- Weed and clean bedding areas
- Water as needed and directed
- Planting seasonal flowers
- Planting woody plant materials
- Transplant woody plant material
- Pruning evergreen and deciduous shrubs and flowering trees
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Valid driver's license