Duties: Under the supervision of the Luthy Botanical Garden Manager, the Seasonal Gardener is responsible for the following:

• In coordination with the horticulturists, oversee the maintenance of all areas of the Botanical Garden including:
  • Turf areas
  • Trees and shrubs
  • Gardens
  • Annual beds
  • Fountain and pond areas
  • Parking lot and storage areas.
• Assist with special events as needed.
• Report any vandalism, unusual condition, emergency situation, or incident to the Luthy Botanical Garden Manager immediately.
• Seasonal Gardeners are official representatives of the Peoria Park District and as such they must be friendly, courteous, and impartial in all contacts with the public. Unknown answers to questions or matters of Park District policy should be referred to the Luthy Botanical Garden Manager.
• Follow all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed; support all aspects of the Park District's safety program.
• Performing other duties as assigned:
  • which are reasonably related to the duties described; or
  • which need to be performed promptly to avoid safety hazards or to protect Park District property; or
  • which are not generally described in other job descriptions; or
  • when the amount of work exceeds the availability of Park District employees within the appropriate job classification.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to reach, walk, squat and bend at the waist and knees.
• Ability to understand and complete record keeping and paperwork relative to job duties.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Education: Status as a current high school or college student required. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Knowledge and Ability:

• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Ability to operate landscape maintenance equipment safely and instruct others on procedures for use.
• Ability to handle assigned projects with a minimum of supervision, follow written and oral instructions and accept responsibility.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work harmoniously with other team members, volunteers and internal and external customers.
• Personal: A work record that shows reliability, initiative, tact and resourcefulness.
• Ability to be professional, respectful, accountable, innovative, to follow safety procedures, and be equitable to both internal and external customers.

Perks:

• Part-time employees enjoy discounted recreation classes and free admission to select Park District facilities.

The Peoria Park District hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, protected veteran status, or on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.