School Gardens Specialist
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Job Duties:

Works collaboratively with the Director of Science, District ILS, School Gardens Teacher, other educators, and School Garden Champions.

In conjunction with the School Garden Teacher, responsible for garden installations, care, and maintenance across SPS.

Gardening requires bending, crouching, crawling, reaching, lifting (sometimes up to 50 pounds), walking, kneeling, standing, exerting force with legs and arms, pushing, pulling, and other physically demanding activities.

Receive, inspect, store, and deliver garden materials.

Responsible for weeding, mulching, digging, raking, and shoveling.

Responsible for pruning fruit trees.

Responsible for planting, transplanting, dividing, and composting.

Work in all types of weather, and exposure to the outdoor elements is required.

Keep track of inventory andcommunicate need to School Gardens Teacher.

Maintain the orderly storage ofmaterials.

Work in cooperation with the school site administrators.

Cooperatively work with educators and other staff members.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifcations:

Requires at least 1-2 years of experience in gardening, horticulture, or agriculture.

Plant and gardening knowledge (vegetable, fruit, and native plants) required.

Relevant associates degree required, or educational requirement may be substituted for at least 3 years of experience in relevant field.

Highly organized.

Demonstrates effective and reliable work habits, including regular and punctual attendance, and shows a willingness to learn new work skills.

Ability to communicate effectively with educators and students in a friendly and supportive manner.

Ability to work as an effective team member in a diverse educational, multicultural environment.

Ability to perform duties and responsibilities independently with minimal supervision.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to be outdoors physically working in the elements.

Skill and ability to access email and the internet.

Possession of a valid drivers license anduse of own transportation is required.

Ability to drive industrial van and dumptruck required.

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