Seasonal Gardener

Division/Department: Operations/Facilities & Equipment Department

Reports to: Facilities & Equipment Department Manager

Location: Berthoud, CO

Type of Position: Seasonal - 24 to 40 hours per week depending on the weather. Flexible schedule.

Status: Non-exempt

Salary Range: $18.00 - $23.00

POSITION SUMMARY

Northern Water is seeking a seasonal employee to maintain various aspects of our gardens, flower beds, facilities and grounds at the Berthoud campus. This individual would perform landscape care, pruning, weeding and small design upgrades, as well as assist with maintaining lawns, replacing foliage and weed control. In addition, this person would provide care for indoor plants, perform preventative maintenance tasks and assist with class instruction and training regarding job methods, procedures and proper use of equipment and tools.

Northern Water is growing and we’re seeking employees who are passionately committed to helping us collect and deliver water to more than 1,021,000 people and about 615,000 acres of irrigated farmland. Since 1937 our strong and stable reputation has attracted employees to be a part of our mission. We offer competitive pay, exceptional benefits and a workplace environment that offers great culture and collaboration. With more than 180 employees, most are based at our beautiful Berthoud, Colo. headquarters, and about 20 are based in scenic Grand County on the West Slope of the Continental Divide.

This is an exciting time to become a part of our organization as we embark on building two of the largest water storage projects in recent United States history. We’re proud of our reputation as a leading water delivery, conservation and management organization, not only in the western United States, but across the nation. Come join our team!

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Facilities and Equipment Department manages and oversees all Northern Water buildings and grounds located at the Berthoud campus and all vehicles, equipment on both East and West Slopes. This department is responsible for inspections, custodial, electrical, mechanical, structural, grounds and landscaping needs. Additionally, this team supports safety, security team, special events and assists other departments with their projects as needed.

GENERAL STATEMENT

This seasonal position performs various maintenance functions on gardens and flower beds, facilities, and grounds. Completion of assigned tasks may vary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs landscape care, flower and shrub pruning, weeding and small design upgrades.
• Selects replacement foliage, plants shrubs, grasses, trees, and flowers with appropriate approval.
• Controls weeds and trash in garden areas and landscaping.
• Cares for indoor plants.
• Operates trimmers, blowers, utility carts, or other assigned power equipment.
• Attends safety meetings.
• Maintains good relationships with employees, public, and outside contractors.
• Communicates problems immediately to the Facilities and Equipment Department Manager.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Access facilities in a vehicle over unimproved roads in the rain or other weather in a safe and responsible manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Education equivalent to the 12th grade or above.

Experience

• A minimum of two years’ work experience in plant care and grounds landscape maintenance. Plants may include annuals, herbaceous perennial, woody plants, etc. Experience working with the public; OR a combination of training and qualifying experience. Examples of qualifying experience include landscaping, flower and plant care, yard and garden maintenance, or labor in a ground’s environment.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATE AND CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of plants, grounds, landscape, and irrigation systems maintenance.
• Basic arithmetic functions such as addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
• Correct use of equipment and tools used in maintaining facilities, grounds, and landscape.
• Organize and schedule workload to accomplish daily tasks.
• Communicate verbally with supervisors, the public, and employees.
• Reads, interprets, and applies written and oral instruction in the performance of job tasks.
• Create and maintain positive working relationships with the public, water users, and other employees.
• Physically perform the critical tasks described.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Uses safety/protective devices provided by Northern Water in the performance of all tasks. Examples of devices/equipment include safety glasses, hearing protectors, hats, etc.
• Bend to pick up stones, debris, and brush.
• Pull weeds, shovel, and sweep.
• Lift and carry up to 30 pounds daily.
• Walk over uneven terrain.
• Stand on concrete floors, blacktop, ditch banks, and steep slopes with safety protection, daily to perform maintenance duties.
• Grip power tools, shovels, rakes, hand tools, hoses, and other equipment.
• Back vehicles and turn equipment around in confined spaces.
• Work in a dusty environment with appropriate safety equipment.
• Work outside among pollen and varied temperatures.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of a post job offer physical examination.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• May require a variable time schedule.
• Maintains a personal appearance appropriate for job position and image of Northern Water.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee.

Northern Water provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Northern Water complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Northern Water also prohibits any form of workplace harassment in accordance with these laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Types: Temporary, Seasonal

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• grounds landscape maintenance: 1 year (Required)
• Gardening and plant care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Berthoud, CO 80513: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person