Nemours Estate is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our grounds management team in Wilmington, DE. Nemours Estate, built between 1910-1935, stands today as not only a world class public garden, but an invaluable resource to the patients and families of our sister organization, Nemours Children's Hospital. A Gardener I performs all levels of garden and grounds maintenance required to maintain the highest aesthetic standards throughout the property.

Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment and vehicles safely
• Maintain equipment and vehicles safely
• Weed and clean bedding areas
• Water as needed and directed
• Mulching
• Planting seasonal flowers
• Planting woody plant materials
• Transplant woody plant material
• Mowing
• Hedge shearing
• Pruning evergreen and deciduous shrubs and flowering trees
• Responsible for participating in departmental and Foundation programs for quality assessment and improvement

Requirements

• High School Diploma Required
• Valid driver's license required.
• Three years experience in working in formal gardens