Seasonal Horticulturist Positions: Gardening, Irrigaiton, Plant Health Care

Published on: February 10, 2011

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Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Published: February 10, 2011
Location
Boston , Massachusetts
Skill Level
Entry Level, Entry Level
Job Type
Freelance / Limited Contract
Categories
Farm / Organics / Natural Resources/ Restoration

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Description

The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy operates, maintains, preserves and manages the parks on your behalf. As a private, non-profit organization, we raise private and public funds to support the parks, aspiring to excellence in design, operations and public programming. 

Position Overview:

The RKF Greenway Conservancy currently seeks full-time, non-exempt Seasonal Horticulturists to be members of the Horticulture Department.  The Horticulture Department is responsible for the efficient and sustainable maintenance of garden displays and support systems, while providing a safe and responsible environement for the public to enjoy.

Responsibilities:

1. Seasonal Horticulturists: Irrigaiton Tech

The primary role of the Irrgation Tech is to monitor and maintain a 109 zone, multi-clock, commerical irrigation system that utilizes drip irrigation for planting beds, a deep root watering system for trees, and standard in-ground equipment for lawn areas by means of regularly scheduled audits and troubleshooting and the repair of problems normally encountered in a public park.  During periods of irrigation "down time" the Irrigaiton Tech will also be expected to assist with the routine maintenance and care of the Greenway Parks.

2. Seasonal Horticulturist: Plant Health Care Tech

The primary role of the PHC Tech is to complete organic compost tea and other organic PHC product applicaitons while also assisting with the routine maintenance and care of the Greenway Parks.  Requires the ability to follow instructions to formulte and apply compost tea using a tank sprayer and understand application rates and calibration techniques in applying granular PHC prodcuts.  

3. Seasonal Horticulturist: Gardening

The primary role of the Seaonal Horticulturist is to assist with the routine maintenance and care of the Greenway Parks.  This requires the ability to recognize and perform best horticulture practices for the pruning and cultivation requirements for a wide variety of plant materila in an urban park setting.  

Check out our website under "The Conservancy" for full length descriptions.  

To Apply: 

To apply send a 1 page cover letter, resume, and names and telephone numbers of 3 references by e-mail.  Mailing instructions listed in full job descriptions.  No phone calls please.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis for a decision in the month.  Applicants are encouraged to send materials soon.

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