Nemours Estate is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our Horticultural 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 Childrens Hospital. A Gardener II performs all levels of garden and grounds maintenance required to maintain the highest aesthetic standards throughout the property.

The primary function of the Gardener II is to maintain and improve the gardens by performing all pertinent maintenance practices.

Essential Functions

Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by employee's supervisor.

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

Snow and ice control

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent

Specialized one year of training beyond HS

Three years experience in working in formal gardens; formal garden maintenance training

Valid driver's license

State of DE Pesticide Application license or ability to acquire preferred