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Landscape Gardener
Pay Grade
10
Salary
$15.13 - $22.70 Hourly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks
Location
1149 State Park Road
Lucas, KY 42156 USA
Lucas, KY 42156 USA
Description
Join the team as a Landscape Gardener at Barren River Lake State Resort Park!
Come for a job, stay for a career. If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career, where you can work in a positive work-family environment and be part of a fun-loving team, we would love to review your application for Landscape Gardener. We are currently seeking a full-time Landscape Gardener to work in the Golf Maintenance division at Barren River Lake State Resort Park.
Barren River Lake State Resort Park is comprised of a lodge, cottages’, restaurant, convention center, 18-hole golf course, pool, nature center and hiking trails.
Primary duties of the Landscape Gardener Position include, but are not limited to the following:
Come for a job, stay for a career. If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career, where you can work in a positive work-family environment and be part of a fun-loving team, we would love to review your application for Landscape Gardener. We are currently seeking a full-time Landscape Gardener to work in the Golf Maintenance division at Barren River Lake State Resort Park.
Barren River Lake State Resort Park is comprised of a lodge, cottages’, restaurant, convention center, 18-hole golf course, pool, nature center and hiking trails.
Primary duties of the Landscape Gardener Position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Maintains the land and plant life of an 18-hole golf course.
- Mows and manicures all tees, fairways, putting greens and rough areas of an 18-hole golf course.
- Checks, removes and repairs any deterioration or hazards that include fallen trees, flooding, damaged paths, or sinkholes.
- Uses manual and power operated equipment.
- Greets guests and golfers in a courteous and professional manner.
- Provides a quality product, ensuring that golfers have a positive experience.
- Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays
- Park familiarization at other State Parks
- Training and career development opportunities
- Employee discounts
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of experience in grounds maintenance, golf course greens keeping, landscaping, farming, or other related experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: An associate degree or technical training in horticulture or a related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. A Kentucky Certified Nurseryman, Certified International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist or other trade certification will substitute for the required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work outdoors in all weather conditions. Operate power equipment. Exposed to substances commonly associated with landscaping (pesticides, fertilizers, etc.). Exposed to loud noises and sharp objects.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Carlet Hagan at carlet.hagan@ky.gov or 270-646-2151.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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