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NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status
Why NOMA: At the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), we are dedicated toinspiring communities through art, nature, and culture. Located in the heart ofCity Park, NOMA offers a unique environment where art and landscapeintersect-most notably in our renowned Sydney and Walda Besthoff SculptureGarden. Joining NOMA means becoming part of a mission-driven team committed topreserving beauty, fostering creativity, and enhancing public spaces for allvisitors.
The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) is accepting applications for theposition of Horticultural Attendant. This role involves a variety ofwork in the maintenance of the Sculpture Garden and NOMA grounds, includinggeneral weeding, plant care, equipment use, and irrigation inspections. Theposition also assists with occasional painting, pressure washing, and generalmaintenance of the grounds' facilities.
Job Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Physical Requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The New Orleans Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We arecommitted to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicantsand do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, nationalorigin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, genderidentity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic underapplicable law.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
Why NOMA: At the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA), we are dedicated toinspiring communities through art, nature, and culture. Located in the heart ofCity Park, NOMA offers a unique environment where art and landscapeintersect-most notably in our renowned Sydney and Walda Besthoff SculptureGarden. Joining NOMA means becoming part of a mission-driven team committed topreserving beauty, fostering creativity, and enhancing public spaces for allvisitors.
The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) is accepting applications for theposition of Horticultural Attendant. This role involves a variety ofwork in the maintenance of the Sculpture Garden and NOMA grounds, includinggeneral weeding, plant care, equipment use, and irrigation inspections. Theposition also assists with occasional painting, pressure washing, and generalmaintenance of the grounds' facilities.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform horticultural tasks including, but not limited to, hand weeding, pruning, mulching, and fertilization
- Safely and appropriately use horticultural and maintenance equipment such as weed whackers, blowers, hedge trimmers, and chainsaws
- Assist with irrigation system maintenance and paver repairs as needed
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work shed and equipment on a daily basis
- Apply a basic understanding of ornamental gardening practices
- Adapt work plans to accommodate changing weather conditions, events, and operational needs
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in garden maintenance
- Basic knowledge of safe pesticide and chemical use and practices
- Understanding of workplace safety processes and procedures
Physical Requirements
- Ability to use tools regularly associated with garden and plant maintenance, including shovels, rakes, trowels, pruning shears, and loppers
- Ability to work outdoors in various conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and rain
- Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
- Ability to traverse uneven, irregular, and occasionally steep terrain
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The New Orleans Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We arecommitted to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicantsand do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, nationalorigin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, genderidentity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic underapplicable law.
Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.