Groundskeeper

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden (FWBG) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to exploring the critically important world of plants, collaborating to discover their role in our environments, and engaging people to conserve nature and improve the human experience. Our employees enjoy a positive workplace culture that serves our community, brings joy to children and families, and demonstrates core values of respect, integrity, collaboration, and enthusiasm. All full-time employees have access to outstanding medical benefits, exceptional paid time off, and flexible schedules.

As a Groundskeeper at FWBG, you will have essential responsibilities that help maintain the garden's appearance, health, and visitor experience. This role supports horticulturists and other staff in highlighting and preserving plant collections, ensuring the garden remains beautiful and safe. The duties require knowledge of plants, soil, equipment, and safe landscaping practices.

Accountability

• Responsible for maintaining assigned areas: mow, trim, edge, and aerate lawns; prune shrubs and trees; remove dead and damaged plants; rake leaves, mulch planting beds, and keep paths and open areas clear of weeds and debris.
• Support horticulture team responsibilities include irrigation, hardscape, weeding, pest and fertility management, waste removal, and seasonal preparations.
• Ensure the success of events by maintaining the aesthetics, safety, and functionality of event spaces.

People Management/Interactions

• Collaborate with coworkers and volunteer teams, providing precise instructions for tasks like planting, pruning, or cleanup, including demonstrating techniques when needed.
• Continuously improve knowledge through training workshops and seminars, and utilize digital resources.
• Demonstrate professionalism and the FWBG Core Values while engaging with guests, coworkers, and managers.

Communication

• Encourage job feedback from team members, respecting their input.
• Engage in all campus communication methods to stay informed and share information, including email, MS Teams, texts, calls, and newsletters.
• Collaborate closely with horticulturists, managers, and landscape designers to ensure outdoor spaces meet aesthetic and ecological goals.

Competencies - Knowledge and Skills required:

• Minimum of 2 years experience in landscaping or a closely related field, including maintenance and ground keeping tasks.
• Knowledge of proper techniques and uses of hand and power tools and machinery, and ability to use various tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices, including use of PPE.
• Physically able to perform strenuous manual labor tasks related to assigned responsibilities.
• Basic computer and mobile phone app skills for benefits enrollment, time reporting, and electronic communication.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Successfully pass a physical exam to assess ability to perform the duties of the position with or without accommodation.
• Be adaptable and flexible to changing schedules and willing to work weekends and evenings when necessary.
• Ability to support and participate in FWBG public exhibitions and events.

Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

Apply through this job site or visit FWBG's Careers Page at FWBG Careers. Apply online by answering screening questions and completing the application. Applicants who do not complete the application process will not be considered. Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Candidates invited to final interviews must provide three professional references and contact information to verify work history. The successful candidate will receive a written offer and be required to submit personal information for a criminal background check. The anticipated start date is the first Monday after reference checks, background check, and applicable physical test are successfully passed.