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This work supports horticulturists, living collections, and other staff in highlighting and preserving plant collections. Working as part of a team is an essential skill in this role as Groundskeepers take direction from their manager, horticulturists, and those managing special event setups. Groundskeepers play a crucial role in ensuring that the garden remains beautiful and safe, thereby enhancing the overall experience for everyone The duties require knowledge of plants, soil, equipment, and safe landscaping practices.\nKey Responsibilities:\nAccountability\nResponsible for maintaining assigned areas: mow, trim, edge, and aerate lawns; prune shrubs and trees; remove dead and damaged plants; rake leaves, mulch planting beds, and keep paths and open areas clear of weeds and debris.\nAreas of support for the horticulture team responsibilities include irrigation, hardscape, weeding, pest and fertility management, waste removal, and seasonal preparations.\nEnsure the success of private and public events by maintaining the aesthetics, safety, and functionality of event spaces.\nPeople Management/Interactions\nCollaborate closely with horticulturists, managers, and landscape designers to ensure outdoor spaces meet aesthetic and ecological goals.\nContinuously improve knowledge through attending and participating in training workshops and seminars, staff and organizational training, and utilizing digital resources.\nDemonstrate professionalism and the Garden's Core Values while engaging with guests, interacting with coworkers and managers, and handling conflict effectively.\nCommunication\nRegularly collaborate with employee or volunteer teams and provide precise instructions for tasks like planting, pruning, or clean up including demonstration of techniques when needed.\nEncourage job feedback/suggestions from team members, showing respect for their input.\nEngage in all campus communication methods to stay informed and share information. This includes email, MS Teams, texts, calls, and newsletters. Communicate with others clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. Demonstrate personal understanding of oral and written instructions.\nQualifications\nCompetencies: Knowledge and Skills required:\n2 years' experience in landscaping or closely related field including maintenance and ground keeping tasks.\n\nKnowledge of proper techniques and uses of a variety of hand and power tools and machinery with ability to use various tools, assigned equipment, and heavy equipment.\n\nKnowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices including the use of PPE.\n\nPhysically able to perform strenuous manual labor tasks related to assigned responsibilities in Texas weather.\n\nBasic computer and mobile phone app skills for benefits enrollment, time reporting, and electronic communication.\n\nAdditional Job Requirements:\nEvery FWBG employee is expected to possess and be willing to use a mobile device for timekeeping and business communications via calls/texts/emails/Teams’ messages.\n\nBe adaptable and flexible to changing schedules, including occasional weekends and evenings.\n\nAbility to support and participate in FWBG public exhibitions and events.\n\nReasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.\nTo Apply\nThank you for your interest! Apply through this job site or visit FWBG's Careers Page at https://fwbg.org/about-us/careers/. Apply online by answering screening questions and completing the application. Applicants who do not fully complete the application process will not be considered. Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.\nCandidates invited to final interviews must provide three professional references and contact information to verify work history. The successful candidate will receive a written offer and be required to submit personal information for a criminal background check. 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