Gardener

Houston TX

Description

The MFAH is currently seeking a dependable individual to assist the Gardens & Landscape department with maintaining museum landscapes. Responsibilities: Trim hedges and plants to proper size and shape Mow and edge lawn areas to maintain neat appearance Apply correct amount of water and fertilizer to lawn Prepare planting beds when needed Transplant plants properly Remove weeds from shrub/plant beds and apply correct amount of water and fertilizer Groom the yards for visitors Other gardening duties as assigned Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of basic gardening skills Able to move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 80 pounds without assistance Able to lift 50 pounds or more and be able to perform a variety of physical tasks including lifting heavy equipment, bending and stooping Must be able to follow verbal and/or written instructions and work with minimal supervision Must have a valid Texas driver’s license Able to use hand and power tools Able to withstand exposure to adverse weather and temperature conditions Education and Experience: Some previous gardening employment required Experience with commercial or institutional gardening desirable Prefer experience with Houston area or southern gardens of comparable quality and plant materials The successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements. Equal Opportunities for All  At the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston we believe that diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusivity are fundamental to our organization. We welcome all candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our organization and to our pledge for workplace diversity, inclusion, and excellence. Our commitment to our policy and practice of nondiscrimination represents more than good intentions. It provides for employment decisions that are made without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law or any other reason unrelated to your ability to join and contribute to our organization and support our mission to provide a museum experience for all. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston is equally committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals interested in employment with the organization. As part of this commitment, we want to ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation needed to 1) participate in the job application or 2) interview process; 3) perform essential job functions; and/or 4) participate in the benefits and privileges of employment with the MFAH. Apply Here: