Description:
The entire College Park campus is a convenient and accessible arboretum, a collection of trees and plants maintained for scientific and educational study and public enjoyment. There are many lovely gardens in our 1250 acre campus which require care and maintenance. Our goals are:
- To display our campus landscape, forestry, plants, and natural heritage
- To educate our community and visitors about our campus’s natural environment
- To model the University of Maryland’s vision of a green university
Duties:
Must be free from debilitating pollen allergies and the like; must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.; stand and walk continuously; lift, stoop, and bend for extended periods; wear and work with personal protective equipment (gloves, goggles, etc.)
Qualifications:
- Experience in gardening and at least one year of coursework in horticulture, landscape architecture, plant sciences, or related field.
- Ability to commit to a consistent schedule throughout the semester
- Ability to follow directions in regards to grounds care and maintenance and use of equipment
- Ability to work quickly with attention to detail both independently and with a team
- Must be able to interact with many different types of people at the University while maintaining a professional demeanor
- Proficiency with Google Apps: Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.
Time Commitment:
10 - 20 during the school year, depending on student's schedule
To Apply: