Position Title: Gardener
Location: Gunston Hall, Mason Neck, Virginia
Length of Appointment: Year Round
Status: Wage (Hourly)
Compensation: $16-$22/hour
Job Duties
Incumbent is responsible for cultivating gardens with appropriate plants; planting and caring for them with watering, weeding, pruning, and pest and weed control. The Gardener works in concert with the Facilities Director to select cultivars and plant them at the appropriate time and in the right locations. Incumbent prunes and fertilizes shrubs and assists with grounds maintenance. Gardeners also interpret the Gunston Hall gardens to the public as needed.
The mission of George Mason’s Gunston Hall is to stimulate the exploration and understanding of principles expressed by George Mason in the 1776 Virginia Declaration of Rights.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of basic horticultural practices.
- Experience with planting and maintaining flower or vegetable gardens.
- Working knowledge of shrub and small tree care.
- Ability to apply pesticides and herbicides.
Additional Considerations
- Knowledge of historic plants and cultivation practices.
- Interest and/or experience in interpreting the historic landscape or gardens for the
public.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
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Contact Information
Name: Debbie Wyatt-Smith
Phone: 804-292-6414
Email: [email protected]
