Gardener - TP60083577

Agency

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division

Tryon Palace Historic Sites , Gardens

Job Classification Title

Grounds Worker II (S)

Position Number

60083577

Grade

• NC03
• About Us

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

Description of Work

The Grounds Worker II / Gardener at Tryon Palace will perform all levels of garden and grounds maintenance required to achieve the highest aesthetic standards throughout the property. This position is directly responsible for the care, maintenance and overall appearance of lawns and hedges on our main site as well as the North Carolina History Center. This position also assists with special event preparation and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• · Responsible for general daily care of landscape including trees, shrubs, annual and perennial beds by performing detailed weeding, fertilizing, mowing, pruning and applying pesticides.
• · Maintain lawns, marl paths, sidewalks and mulched beds.
• · Install and maintain high-quality seasonal horticultural displays in assigned garden areas for public viewing.
• · Propose planting plans and select culturally adapted and historical plantings to maintain and improve appearance of the gardens.
• · Support special events by preparing gardens and grounds for interpretive/educational events and third-party events such as weddings.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

Recruitment Range: $31,200.00 - $41,000.00

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred:

• •Knowledge in plant maintenance procedures used in landscape installation and garden maintenance.
• •Knowledge to identify plants and plant problems and correctly assess condition and health of plants and propose solutions to problems.
• •Knowledge of safe handling and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
• •Certified Plant Professional preferred.

Position/Physical Requirements

• •Must be available to work the schedule of Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm with weekend work on a regular rotation and as needed for special events.
• •Must be able to lift heavy materials (50-100lbs) with our without reasonable accommodation.
• •Must be able to perform repetitive manual tasks and operating power equipment.
• •Must have a valid NC Pesticide License or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• •Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.

***SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED***

• A sign-on bonus of $2500 is being offered for eligible candidates. See eligibility at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy
• *Payout contingent on funding availability*

This position is located at:

Tryon Palace

529 Front Street

New Bern, NC 28562

City, State, Zip

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma

AND

two years of progressive experience in horticultural work;

OR

Associate's degree in agriculture and natural resources, greenhouse and grounds maintenance, horticulture technology, landscape gardening or closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution;

• OR
• an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

May require North Carolina Commercial Driver's License.

Section/Unit Description

The Gardens Branch is responsible for the onsite maintenance of 16 acres of gardens and lawns at Tryon Palace, while engaging and interacting with visitors, volunteers, and event guests. The garden staff are responsible for the general daily care of our landscapes, which include detailed weeding, watering, fertilizing, mowing, pruning, shearing hedges & applying pesticides. We prepare seasonal high-quality horticultural displays in assigned garden areas for public view and maintain lawns, marl paths, sidewalks & mulched beds.

Division Description

Tryon Palace welcomes, inspires and engages all visitors and patrons to discover eastern North Carolina’s rich dynamic history. At Tryon Palace, North Carolina’s first permanent colonial and state capitol, we interpret the history of our community and state using living history programming and exhibits to present an authentic visitor experience. With scholarship and integrity, we preserve and interpret buildings, landscapes, collections and gardens that tell the story of One History, Many Voices. https://www.tryonpalace.org/

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Supplemental and Contact Information

The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• •Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• •Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• •Be sure to complete the application in full . Applicants are unable to submit more than one application to an individual posting. Only one application receive