JOB SUMMARY: Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work from approximately March through November, and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year. MAJOR DUTIES: Major duties of the position include but are not limited to: Performs seasonal gardening tasks such as fertilizing, preparing seedbeds, transplanting, laying sod, aerating, deadheading, staking, dividing plants, and watering. As instructed, prunes woody vegetation including shrubs, vines, and ornamental and fruit trees. Inspects for obvious plant disease (molds, brown spots, rusts blight, and mildew), plant insects, unusual or poor plant growth; reports conditions to supervisors. Apply chemicals to plants according to directions and under supervisory guidance and instruction. Mow, edges, and waters lawns to maintain appearance. Lays sod, sows seed, places mulch to maintain or restore lawn appearances. Pulls and/or treats non-native plant species. Removes rocks, leaves, limbs, and trash from grounds and garden areas. Sweeps and rakes walks and parking areas; picks up litter/debris. Sweeps and rakes walks and parking areas; picks up litter/debris. Performs other duties as assigned. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.