Temporary Spring Garden Help
About The Position
Temporary Spring Garden Help: non-exempt, hourly; on average 28-35 hours per week. Reports to OCSL Garden Manager. Work Details This position functions outdoors on the Omega campus. All work is performed outdoors. This is a temporary, hourly position starting in mid-to-late March, ending in May. (Exacft start/end dates TBD and weather dependent.) Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. General Care of the garden, flower beds and potted plants including: bed prep, weeding, planting, transplanting, harvesting, watering, and potential weekend seedling watering, etc. General landscaping and care of the 250-acre campus including: raking, mulching, sheet mulching, digging, pruning, compost care, etc. Other duties as assigned by OCSL Garden Manager.
Requirements
- 6 months minimum outdoor garden/farm work experience preferred.
- Proven ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions for up to 8 hours per day.
- Knowledge of chemical-free plant care, plant identification, seeding, transplanting, bed preparation.
- Two professional references and background check, required.
- Valid driver's license.
- Alignment with Omega’s mission, goals and core values.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of or interest in permaculture principles as applied to a growing environment.
Responsibilities
- General Care of the garden, flower beds and potted plants including: bed prep, weeding, planting, transplanting, harvesting, watering, and potential weekend seedling watering, etc.
- General landscaping and care of the 250-acre campus including: raking, mulching, sheet mulching, digging, pruning, compost care, etc.
- Other duties as assigned by OCSL Garden Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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