Garden and Greenhouse Keeper

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Position Overview

Maintain, plan and prepare Seldovia Village Tribe facility gardens throughout approved season of work. 35 hours per week!


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Implement and participate in activities relating to Greenhouse project through Alaska Microgrants:
    • SVT will purchase a greenhouse under the grant to extend growing season
    • SVT will purchase bees and hives under the grant to expand food security for Seldovia
  • Weeding regularly to maintain a weed-free garden space
  • Watering on a consistent schedule while reviewing weather patterns for needed adjustments
  • Plant bulbs, flowers, plants, etc. as approved by CEO or according to garden plans
  • Maintain garden spaces during the summer season as possible within availability
  • Communicate and work with other gardeners as necessary or SVT staff to address gaps in care, finding coverage for watering when possible
  • Cleaning up flower beds and address borders no longer in good condition
  • Monitor and ensure plant health
  • Prune and trim plants or trees as necessary
  • Address pest issues
  • Other duties as assigned

Specifications

  • Knowledge of gardening methods especially plant identification and care, required
  • Knowledge of beekeeping preferred
  • Ability to implement guidance or directions from supervisor
  • Ability to work as a member of a team when necessary
  • Reliable

Job Requirements

Education: None required

Experience: Some gardening experience preferred

Certifications/Licensure: None Required

Other Requirements: Must be able to meet or exceed physical requirements of position


Employment Requirements

Background check

FBI fingerprinting

Preemployment drug-testing


Work Environment

Seldovia Village Tribe is a drug-free, alcohol-free, and tobacco-free work environment. Work environment may be noisy. Work primarily occurs outdoors in all weather conditions including, sun, rain, cold, and heat. Insects and animals are common. Work includes long periods bent over or crouched working in a garden setting.


Physical Requirements

Stand

Walk

Sit

Squat or Kneel

Bend

Speak

Grasp

Manually Manipulate

Reach Outward/Above


Ability to Lift/Carry: 75 lbs or less

Ability to Push/Pull: 100 lbs or less

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