Seasonal Plant Care Attendant
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Job Location:
Becket, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
USD 18 - 23
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Qualifications
Title:Seasonal Plant Care Attendant
Status:Part-Time; Seasonal
Location:Onsite
Reports To: Director of Facilities Safety and Security
Department:Facilities Safety & Security
Works With:Facilities Department Township Four Florist & Home
Onsite Start Date:May 4th 2026END:September 5th 2026
Schedule: Monday-Friday (5) Day work week up to 20 hrs
Compensation:$18.00-23.00 per hour
Jacobs Pillow seeks aSeasonal Plant Care Attendant to join theFacilities Department and work closely with/report directly to theDirector of facilities safety and Security. This position is entrusted with watering and maintaining 50 flower pots planter boxes and containers across the Pillow campus grounds buildings and facilities. Responsibilities include watering weeding trimming and pruning.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Water all flower pots planter boxes and planted containers across campus
- Remove trash and dead plant material from pots planter boxes and containers
- Maintain watering hoses sprinklers and related equipment
- Identify and report issues related to watering systems containers or plant health
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to safely and properly use hand tools and equipment
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong communication skills when interacting with staff and campus visitors
- Ability to anticipate challenges and solve problems efficiently
- Strong organizational skills
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Regular outdoor work in wooded areas with exposure to native wildlife including but not limited to rodents ticks and mosquitoes
- Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs independently or with assistance
- Frequent movement between multiple locations across campus
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time
*Not sure you meet 100% of the qualifications Research shows that men apply for jobs when they fulfill an average of 60% of the criteria but women tend to apply only if they meet 100% of them. Yet people who are systematically marginalized tend only to apply if they meet every requirement. We encourage you to apply if you believe you could excel in this role. Please use your cover letter to tell us about what you hope to bring to this role. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. So whether youre returning to work after a gap in employment simply looking to transition or taking the next step in your career path we will be glad to have you on our radar.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Video and/or audio applications are welcome (though not required) in addition to written expressions of interest.
Interview Stages:Candidates can expect to engage in up to 2 rounds of interviews conducted virtually via Zoom/Phone and In-Person.
Additional Documents: We may ask for work samples or a sample reporting document to better understand your expertise and fit for the role.
Accessibility Accommodations:Should you require any accommodations to facilitate your application please dont hesitate to reach out to us at We are committed to providing support throughout the application journey whether thats through email a phone conversation or a video call.
