OUR TEAM: The Land & Natural Resources team is a small group of motivated and energetic individuals who love working with nature both indoors and outdoors. We are always seeking to drive value by maintaining safe and aesthetically pleasing land- and plant- scapes for our fellow Promega employees to enjoy. We work very closely together on maintenance of the campus grounds and ensure that we support each other in our day-to-day roles and in our development, as much as possible.
YOUR ROLE: As part of our Land & Natural Resources team, you will be providing hands-on maintenance for the flourishing green leafy spaces including the green roof elements, plant conservatory, living wall element and various nook and cranny plant areas within campus buildings.
Key qualities we are looking for in a Seasonal Horticulture Assistant: flexibility, efficiency, attention to detail, enthusiasm to learn, great interpersonal relationship and communication skills, and willingness to get your hands dirty.
This is a project position for Summer 2024 - full or part time hours are available.
JOB OBJECTIVE: Provide support in maintaining the meaningful green areas within and around Promega campus buildings where people can interact with nature. As part of our Land & Natural Resources team, you will be providing hands-on maintenance for the flourishing green leafy spaces including the green roof elements, plant conservatory, living wall element and various nook and cranny plant areas within campus buildings.
Key qualities we are looking for in a Seasonal Horticulture Assistant: flexibility, efficiency, attention to detail, enthusiasm to learn, great interpersonal relationship and communication skills, and willingness to get your hands dirty.
CORE DUTIES:
1. Routine landscape and green roof maintenance including mowing, trimming, weeding, garden bed rejuvenation, brush clearing and pruning in designated areas.
2. Interior plant maintenance including watering, pruning, fertilizing, cleaning, treating for pests, and re-potting.
3. Horticulture and landscape equipment maintenance, including cleaning and preventative maintenance service and checks.
4. Detailed cleaning of interior common areas with plants. Removal of fallen debris, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
5. Routine inspection of exterior and interior landscapes for maintenance needs; scouting for pests and weeds, identifying plant needs, removal of waste or debris.
6. Assist with farm and other landscape projects including but not limited to: produce harvest, compost collection and removal, weed removal in specific areas, trail maintenance, and cleaning of exterior common areas.
7. Assist in Agora Art Fair set up (typically one Saturday in August).
8. Other duties as assigned.
9. Demonstrates inclusion through their own words and actions and is accountable for a safe workspace. Acts with kindness, curiosity and respect for others.
10. Embracing and being open to incorporating Promega's 6 Emotional & Social Intelligence (ESI) core principles in daily work.
11. Understands and complies with ethical, legal and regulatory requirements applicable to our business.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High School diploma or proven work experience that ensures you are ready to be successful in this role.
2. Must possess a valid driver's license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Previous experience with gardening, horticulture, greenhouse work, groundskeeping, landscaping maintenance or other related area.
2. Previous experience working with power tools and lawn care equipment including string trimmers, lawn mowers, ATV and tractors.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
1. Ability to work for prolonged periods standing, walking or sitting.
2. Ability to work in different weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
3. Ability to move up to 50 lbs.
At Promega, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.