Part Time Horticulture and Grounds Assistant

Title: Part Time Horticulture and Grounds Assistant

State Role Title: Natural Resource Specialist I

Hiring Range: $19/hour

Pay Band: 2

Agency: The Science Museum of Virginia

Location:Broad Street Station

Agency Website:https://smv/

Recruitment Type: General Public G

Job Duties

The Science Museum of Virginia is looking for an environmentallyconscious detailoriented and knowledgeable Horticulture and Grounds Assistant to join our dynamic Facilities team! If youre passionate about the outdoors and ready to embrace all weather conditions we want you!

In this role youll have the chance to get creative while helping with garden maintenance and development including soil preparation planting mulching watering weeding fertilizing pruning propagating potting and more. Youll monitor irrigation systems maintain landscaping tools and equipment and operate gaspowered equipment and vehicles. Plus youll have the opportunity to engage with the community working with volunteers and helping interpret and educate guests about our beautiful green spaces. This position requires availability to work occasional weekends on an occasional basis.

If youre ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference in the natural world wed love to hear from you!

Please note that this is a parttime position with up to 29 hours a week on average with a maximum of 1500 hours in a 12month period. No state benefits are provided. Interested applicants must apply at Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a strong blend of horticultural and ecological knowledge handson experience and the physical ability to perform the tasks required. Demonstrated proficiency in using basic horticultural tools and techniques with the flexibility to take on various tasks and adapt to changing job conditions by upgrading skills when necessary. The candidate should be comfortable working outdoors in Central Virginia seasonal extremes and the ability to work weekends on an occasional basis. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential along with proficiency in software applications like Google Suite and MS Office. The ability to interact effectively with the public school groups volunteers staff and collaborate with community partners is also key.

The candidate must be able to lift and carry groundskeeping supplies and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis prolonged walking or standing and frequent bending stooping kneeling and reaching on a daily basis. Possess a valid drivers license.

Additional Considerations

Ability to Virginia Certified Horticulturist certification is a plus. Virginia Registered Pesticide Technician (or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire). Demonstrated experience with landscaping or groundskeeping. Experience leading discussions and working with community groups and volunteers.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Science Museum of Virginia will accept ONLY online applications for all Science Museum employment opportunities. To be considered for this position you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the online Virginia Jobs (RMS) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed. If the position is an open until filled recruitment; the position will remain open for a minimum of 5 workdays or until the position is filled. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application; therefore it is essential to provide detailed information. Submitting an application lacking in detail may impact your interview eligibility. The RMS website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date. Computers are available for applying for jobs in public libraries and the Virginia Employment Commission offices.

The Science Museum seeks motivated people of all backgrounds. We value diversity of cultures races and ethnicities gender expressions and abilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer the Science Museum Welcomes Veterans to apply! We provide hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29 2010. If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application or resume.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.

The Science Museum will record information from each new employees Form I9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal EVerify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804.372.3766

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.