To Apply

Applicants interested in this position must submit the following to hr@powellgardens.org.

• Cover letter addressing the following: Why are you interested and what do you expect to gain from the experience?
• Resume
• Three references: professional, academic, and/or personal

About Us

As Kansas City’s Botanical Garden, Powell Gardens provides 175 acres of recreation, adventure, and exploration. Established in 1988, Powell Gardens is a non-profit, public garden containing display gardens with rotating botanical displays, notable plant collections, seasonal programming and events, a three-mile nature trail, educational classes, art, architecture, breathtaking views, and more.

We believe our team members are our most important asset. By building strong relationships with each other, we can ensure that our guests have the best possible experience. If you love working in a beautiful setting and want to leave your mark in the gardening world, Powell Gardens is the place for you! Experience our beautiful gardens and join our team of experts.

Summary

The turf technician is responsible for the overall display, ongoing improvements, and maintenance of the turf at Powell Gardens. The highest quality and execution should be focused on turf care providing visitors to Powell Gardens with a setting for a botanical garden experience. Not an entry-level position, experience operating, basic mechanical maintenance, and following safety protocols while operating lawn maintenance equipment including zero-turn and four-wheel drive mowers is required. Turf, weed, tree and plant knowledge are preferred. The State of Missouri Commercial Pesticide Applicators License is required within 60 days of acceptance of this position. The ability to work independently or part of a team is a must.

Essential Functions

Display

We strive for excellence with horticultural display and impact on visitor experience, emphasizing the quality of collections, materials, function, and design. By maintaining exemplary standards of horticultural care, we reflect this commitment to excellence, ensure the optimal health of our living collections, and create a landscape of enduring beauty giving a positive impact on visitor experience.

• Maintenance of turf in gardens as assigned including zero-turn mowing, four wheel drive mowing, push mowing, edging, and trimming.
• Weekly trimming in the production greenhouse zone.
• Create and implement lawn improvement projects in high impact areas.
• Implement thoughtful strategies for lawn and garden maintenance allowing for the least amount of impact to the visitor experience.
• Maintain a high level of quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Garden maintenance tasks as assigned by Lead Horticulturists.
• Trail improvement projects as assigned by Natural Resources team.

Turf Care and Quality

• Coordinate and communicate with Dave Chastain, Senior Gardener, and Susan Mertz, Director of Horticulture, on lawn care and maintenance.
• Identify grass types, weeds, lawn diseases and pests.
• Apply lawn fertilizer and pesticides.
• Mix chemicals according to directions.

Equipment Care and Maintenance

• Perform basic maintenance tasks including checking and refilling oil and fuel. Inspect and communicate concerns and needs with the maintenance department in a timely manner allowing enough lead time to manage issues.

Other Duties

Seasonal Festivals and Exhibitions

• The horticulture team is an integral part of planning, designing, installing, and tearing down seasonal festivals and annual exhibitions. Participation in meetings, creating designs, hands-on construction, and working festival shifts beyond traditional garden hours may be required.

Experience/Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Lawn Care Maintenance and Turf Improvement
• Operating zero-turn mower, four wheel drive mower, push mower, trimmer, edger, and leaf blower

Knowledge

• Turf improvement
• Turf treatment of problems and pests.
• Operate necessary garden equipment and vehicle.
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Must be able to lift 40 lbs; accomplish strenuous work on an ongoing basis in various weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold; must have dexterity and be able to mow and groom the property following safety standards; ability to work evenings, holidays and weekends as required.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 403b Plan
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Generous PTO Plan

To Apply

Applicants interested in this position must submit the following to hr@powellgardens.org.

• Cover letter addressing the following: Why are you interested and what do you expect to gain from the experience?
• Resume
• Three references: professional, academic, and/or personal

To view all of our current openings, please go to www.powellgardens.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• turf care: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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