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TITLE

Seasonal Gardener

OPEN DATE

3/19/2024

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

Seasonal

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT

Non-Exempt

BARGAINING / NON-BARGAINING

Non-Bargaining

DIVISION

Venues Parks and Arts

LOCATION

Facilities and Grounds

REPORTS TO

Horticulturist

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-3:00 pm. Summer hours are 6:00am to 2:00pm

PAY RATE

$16.48 per hour

DESCRIPTION

Salary - $16.48 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY:Assists in maintenance of the Citys plant collections.

As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend, you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values and Organizational Pride, Champion Operational Excellence, Make Sound Decisions, Embrace Coaching and Accountability, Communicate with Excellence, Value Diverse People and Perspectives, Embrace Personal Development, Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health, Wellness and Safety

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:Not applicable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for: spring cleanup, mowing, string trimming, pruning, raking, plant removal, trash removal, watering, weeding, cultivating, planting and transplanting, mulching, pesticide applications, fertilizing, miscellaneous grounds work, putting up and taking down special event and holiday decorations, assisting others as needed.
• Follow City of South Bend, and VPA safety guidelines.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

NON-ESSENTIAL/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as assigned.

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or equivalent education and/or experience.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of City or County government a plus.
• Knowledge of landscaping, gardening, or general lawn maintenance preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION:Valid Drivers license required.

EQUIPMENT:Shovels, rakes, hoses, pesticide applicators, edgers, saws, pruners, loppers, wrenches, hammers, other hand tools, brooms, string trimmers, mowers, blowers, tillers, other gas-powered equipment, ladders.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit and walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but occasionally moderately loud while mowing or weed eating in the field. The employee is frequently exposed to hot, wet and humid conditions. Smoke free environment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED

Pre-employment Drug Screen

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affor able cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and, play.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.

EOE STATEMENT

EOE/ADA Statement

The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact the Legal Department's ADA Compliance Officer, Michael Schmidt, at legaldept@southbendin.gov and Human Resources at humanresources@southbendin.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

The City of South Bend seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality public safety officers, staff and administration. The City of South Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented candidates and others that will enhance our community in compliance with EO No. 1-2016 Section