Gardeners, Seasonal and Year Round – Part Time
This position will assist with all facets of gardening and maintenance tasks throughout our 23 acres of themed botanical gardens. Candidates must possess general knowledge about plants and landscaping equipment. Training will be provided.
This position is available from March through mid-December. Candidates must be available for some prescheduled weekend and evening events. A typical work week would be 28 hours, between Monday and Friday.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Mowing grass
- Weeding and edging
- Deadheading roses
- Mulching
- Watering
- Snow removal
- Trash collection
- Working with volunteers
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform duties/responsibilities:
- A valid PA driver’s license is required
- Ability to stand, walk and kneel for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Work may be performed in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments and weather conditions
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to consistently represent Hershey Gardens in a positive, professional manner
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- High school education or equivalent (must be at least 18 years old).
- Experience preferred, but not mandatory (training will be provided).
- This position requires criminal history background checks, in addition to child abuse background checks as a condition of employment.
The M.S. Hershey Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions, including all hiring decisions, are made without regard to race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, pregnancy, non-job-related disability, veteran status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate as compared to a high school diploma, or any other trait protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We strive to hire the hardest working and most qualified individuals.
