Rose Gardener

Save to Favorites

PURPOSE OF JOB: Assist with the cultural practices of rose gardening.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Duties Include:

• Pruning, deadheading, fertilizing with an organic fertilizer, mulching, raking, weeding and other gardening tasks that are related to maintenance of Hudson Gardens’ rose collection.
• Non-chemical pest control for Japanese beetles.
• Participation in labeling and mapping projects for the rose collection.

Shift Information:

• Weekly shifts occur on Wednesdays, April through October (weather depending).
• Shifts last from 8 AM - 10 AM.
• Weekly or bi-weekly commitment preferred.

Location:

• Outdoors, onsite at Hudson Gardens.

Attire and Equipment (provided by the volunteer):

• Closed-toe work shoes or work boots.
• Hand pruners (bypass not anvil).
• Gardening gloves (those designed for working with roses preferred).
• Water bottle and sun protection (recommended).

Other:

• This position may involve the use of other hand tools (e.g., soil knife, hand saw) provided by Hudson Gardens.

QUALIFICATIONS:
General:

• Must be aged 18 or older.
• Prospective applicants will be interviewed.
• Must be able to work in a group or as part of a team.

Physical Demands:

• Stand, walk, and/or sit.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Climb or balance.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift up to 10 pounds.