Greenhouse Assistant
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Job Location:
Mount Vernon - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Greenhouse Assistant
Part-Time Non-Exempt
Position Overview:
The Greenhouse Assistant is a part-time non-exempt status position working within the Historic Preservation and Collections Department under the direct supervision of the Greenhouse Supervisor. The Greenhouse Assistant supports the overall mission of the Mount Vernon Ladies Association and the Department to preserve care for and interpret the Associations historic cultural and natural resources. This person assists with the day-to-day operations of Mount Vernons behind the scenes production greenhouse complex to include greenhouses hoop houses lath house espalier tree farm and raised beds.
Part-Time Non-Exempt
Position Overview:
The Greenhouse Assistant is a part-time non-exempt status position working within the Historic Preservation and Collections Department under the direct supervision of the Greenhouse Supervisor. The Greenhouse Assistant supports the overall mission of the Mount Vernon Ladies Association and the Department to preserve care for and interpret the Associations historic cultural and natural resources. This person assists with the day-to-day operations of Mount Vernons behind the scenes production greenhouse complex to include greenhouses hoop houses lath house espalier tree farm and raised beds.
Compensation:
$17.00/hour
Expected Hours:
Approximately 24 hours per week with a Thursday-Saturday work schedule. This position requires weekend and holiday work.
Essential Duties:
- Tasks include: watering seed sowing transplanting and general care and maintenance of plants within the production greenhouse complex at the direction of the Greenhouse Supervisor. Also helps keep production areas clean and organized and assists with sanitizing plant pots.
- Familiarity with many different plants and their cultural needs including: annuals perennials shrubs and trees.
- Help stock and maintain seasonal plant sales area for the gift shop.
- Works with other horticulture staff to set-up work during and take-down the annual spring and fall Mount Vernon Historic Plant Sales which includes: labeling pricing and grooming plant material restocking plant material and providing good customer service.
- Assists with collecting seeds from the estate gardens and landscape and cleaning seeds for in-house use as well as retail sales.
- Uses current best practices responsible stewardship and environmental stewardship when per-forming the tasks outlined above.
- Maintains records of work activities and submits information for monthly reports.
- Interacts positively with visitors answering questions and giving directions.
- Practices and maintains safety standards and procedures in all work areas and assures others work safely as well.
- Works independently and with minimum supervision however certain tasks require individual to work closely with other horticulture staff in a team setting.
- Conducts all work in accordance with the Mount Vernon Ladies Associations procedures and guidelines.
- Performs other related duties as requested by immediate supervisor and carries out the completion of special assignments.
Qualifications:
- At least one year of greenhouse or plant care work experience.
- Basic plant identification skills and propagation experience desired.
- Detail oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and possess effective organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions including extreme high and low temperatures.
- Work requires frequent walking standing bending squatting kneeling and the ability to navigate uneven terrain.
- The incumbent will frequently handle objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office suite such as Word Excel and Outlook).
- Must be available to work occasional evenings weekends and holidays.
- Valid drivers license.
Work Environment:
Work is performed mostly outdoors and in greenhouses. Conditions can include exposure to heat humidity cold and potential contact with insects and chemicals (with PPE provided). Tasks may involve working alone or with a team.
Work is performed mostly outdoors and in greenhouses. Conditions can include exposure to heat humidity cold and potential contact with insects and chemicals (with PPE provided). Tasks may involve working alone or with a team.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds kneel bend reach and stand for long periods. Frequent use of hands for planting and pruning is required. Ability to safely use horticultural tools and equipment is essential.
Benefits:
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds kneel bend reach and stand for long periods. Frequent use of hands for planting and pruning is required. Ability to safely use horticultural tools and equipment is essential.
Benefits:
- 403(b) Retirement plan with employer matching
- Employee recognition at 5 years of service
- Monthly employee events
- Employee referral program
- Flexible work schedule
- On-site Library
- Discount on Public Event Tickets
- Discount in the Mount Vernon Shops
- Discount at the Mount Vernon Inn and Food Court Pavilion
- Free parking
Mount Vernon is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all an Equal Opportunity Employer we are committed to building and retaining a team that represents a variety of skills experiences and perspectives. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements performance and qualifications without regard to race religion or belief national or ethnic origin gender/sex (including pregnancy) age physical mental or sensory disability sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression marital or domestic partnership status veteran and military status family or parental status or any other status protected under federal state or local law. Mount Vernon will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
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About Company
George Washington’s Mount Vernon is the historic home of George and Martha Washington, located 13 miles south of Washington, DC. Guests can see the historic mansion, stately rooms, and outbuildings preserved to the year 1799, the last year of George Washington’s life. Owned and operat ... View more
