Brookside Gardens, a 55-acre horticulture display garden located in Wheaton, MD, seeks part-time seasonal employees (Gardener Assistants) to assist with gardening tasks from March through November.

The ideal candidate is energetic and enjoys being outside, interacting with people, and has an outstanding work ethic with great attention to detail.

This position pays at a rate of $16.00 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

Flexible work schedules, up to 32 hours per week.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. The Montgomery County Department of Parks has a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area. We manage 421 parks on nearly 37,000 acres of parkland. Go to our website to learn more: www.montgomeryparks.org

• Assists Horticulture staff with all maintenance and planting tasks including bed preparation, mulching, and weeding.
• Operates power equipment.
• Uses a variety of hand tools for landscape maintenance.
• Interacts with visitors in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Assists in the supervision of volunteer groups

• Applicants should have a basic knowledge of plants and experience using a variety of equipment for tasks like planting, pruning, weeding, and mulching.
• On the job training will also be provided as necessary.

Working Conditions:
Primarily works outside. Exposed to weather, dirt, waste, odors, pesticides, wildlife, and potentially harmful insects (for example, bees, hornets, wasps, etc.) Must be able to bend, stoop, stretch, climb and lift up to 50 pounds. Works independently and as part of a team.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

A background investigation will be completed prior to hire.

Person(s) hired for this position must provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (with limited religious or medical exceptions).

DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Montgomery County Department of Parks believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success. Montgomery County Parks does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, ideology or status as a Veteran.