<p>Description</p> <p>McCrillis Gardens, a 6-acre horticulture display garden located in Bethesda, MD, is seeking a part-time Seasonal Gardener Assistant 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. 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.</p> <p>The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. Behind the vast and diverse Montgomery County Department of Parks system is a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, 415 parks and over 37,000 acres of park land that serves a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC metro area. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/</p> <p>Please Note: The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience.</p> <p>Examples of Important Duties</p> <ul> <li> <p>Assists Horticultural staff with all maintenance and planting tasks, including: bed preparation, mulching, and weeding.</p> </li><li> <p>Operates power equipment and small machinery.</p> </li><li> <p>Uses a variety of hand tools for landscape maintenance.</p> </li><li> <p>Interacts with visitors in a friendly and helpful manner.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists in the supervision of volunteer groups.</p> </li></ul> <p>Supplemental Information</p> <ul> <li> <p>This position is seasonal/part-time. This position is not eligible for benefits.</p> </li><li> <p>Must successfully pass a complete background investigation and drug screening prior to hire.</p> </li><li> <p>May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.</p> </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available:https://www.montgomeryparks.org/about/divisions/</p> <p>The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.</p> <p>Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.</p> <p>If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)</p> <p>M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.</p>