Summer Gardener
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Job Location:
Mount Vernon, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summer Gardener
Part-Time during Summer 2026
Position Overview:
The Summer Gardener is a part-time non-exempt status position working within the Gardens & Landscapes Department under the direct supervision of the Landscape Horticulture Supervisor. The Summer Gardener 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. The incumbent helps care for estate gardens and landscapes historic and non-historic. Responsibilities include planting pruning applying soil amendments water management and weed control.
The Summer Gardener is a part-time non-exempt status position working within the Gardens & Landscapes Department under the direct supervision of the Landscape Horticulture Supervisor. The Summer Gardener 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. The incumbent helps care for estate gardens and landscapes historic and non-historic. Responsibilities include planting pruning applying soil amendments water management and weed control.
Compensation:
$15.00/hour
Expected Hours:
Position is Monday-Friday 6:30 am 3:00 pm.
Essential Duties:
- Tasks include: planting pruning applying soil amendments water management debris removal weed control and mulching.
- Uses current best practices responsible stewardship and environmental stewardship when performing the tasks outlined above.
- Work with other members of the team to identify and control insects diseases and weeds.
- Understands basic soil structure and soil health and the relationship to plant health.
- 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.
- Works independently and with minimum supervision; however certain tasks require the individual to work closely with other horticulture staff in a team setting.
- Behaves and communicates in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork and cooperation within the Gardens & Landscapes Department and throughout the Estate with co-workers management and volunteers.
- Conducts all work in accordance with the Mount Vernon Ladies Associations procedures and guidelines.
- Undertakes other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- An undergraduate student in horticulture or a related field of study.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Ability to perform strenuous work in a variety of weather conditions including extreme high and low temperatures.
- Work requires frequent walking standing bending stooping squatting kneeling and the ability to navigate uneven terrain.
- The incumbent will frequently handle objects weighing up to 30 pounds (occasionally 50 pounds) unassisted. On a regular basis drag lift and carry heavy debris and watering hoses and load or unload heavy items from powered and hand-operated carts.
- Valid drivers license.
Work Environment:
Work is performed mostly outdoors in gardens greenhouses and landscaped areas. 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 in gardens greenhouses and landscaped areas. 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.
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
The Mount Vernon Ladies Association is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. As 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. The Mount Vernon Ladies Association 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
