The Above Job Description Is Not Intended to Describe, in Detail, the Tasks That May Be

RUTH MOTT FOUNDATION Job Description

JOB TITLE REPORTS TO FLSA STATUS Seasonal Horticulture – Lower Garden/Front Lawn Non-Exempt Lower Garden/Front Lawn Horticulturist

JOB PURPOSE: To assist the Ruth Mott Foundation's professional horticulture staff maintain the Mott estate's living collections including its gardens, lawns and natural areas as well as delivery of public programs. As a seasonal position, this person will work up to 40 hours per week from spring through fall, not to exceed 1,000 hours per year.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Assists with preparation, planting, harvesting and maintenance of annuals and perennials, lawns and woody plants, including watering, mulching, pruning and pesticide application as directed by staff. 2. Push mows, weed whips and cleans up walks, drives and stairs within the fence. 3. Assists with programs for the public including guided tours, set-up, tear down, and interaction with guests. 4. Completes other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISES: None

QUALIFICATIONS:  Ability to properly use grounds hand tools and mechanized equipment.  Passion for working outside and 2 years of experience maintaining a landscape.  Must be able to obtain Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator's license with Ornamentals certification within 30 days after hiring.  Punctual, responsible, self-motivated individual able to work independently and within teams.  Detail-oriented with excellent time management skills.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  A willingness to positively interact with staff, visitors and volunteers.  Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from all sectors of the community and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

 Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with people from different cultures and backgrounds, with colleagues, and community-based organizations.  Occasional evening/weekend hours are required.  B.S. or Associates degree in Horticulture, Floriculture, Botany, Landscape Design, or Environmental Science desirable but not required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Ability to walk up and down stairs; bend, stoop, kneel, walk and stand for long periods of time; to pull/push, lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis; and to reach both above and below shoulder height. Tolerance of working outdoors the majority of the time. Ability to use loud and physically demanding hand tools/machinery.

EFFECTIVE DATE ACCEPTED (signature) Effective: February 12, 2014 Revised: January 8, 2018

The above job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee a general sense of responsibilities and expectations of the position. As the nature of business demands and position change so too may the essential functions of this position.