Gardener

Nemours is seeking a Gardener to join our team in Wilmington, DE. Nemours Estate is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our grounds management 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 Children's Hospital.

A Gardener I performs all levels of garden and grounds maintenance required to maintain the highest aesthetic standards throughout the property.

Responsibilities

Maintain and improve the gardens by performing all pertinent maintenance practices. 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 Mulching Planting seasonal flowers Planting woody plant materials Transplant woody plant material Mowing Hedge shearing Pruning evergreen and deciduous shrubs and flowering trees Snow and ice control Responsible for participating in departmental and Foundation programs for quality assessment and improvement Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Nemours mandated programs Work with department management to improve services provided Requirements: High School Diploma required 3 years of experience working in formal gardens preferred Valid driver's license required #LI-AE1