Open Position: Greenhouse Technician / Gardener
POSITION SUMMARY:
Assists with overall operations of the all-organic Greenhouse, including the production of crops and the regular and periodic maintenance and servicing of mechanical systems and equipment. Assists with Nursery work including plant care and infrastructure needs. Provides floral tributes and other services for both lot-owners and visitors.
(more…)Open Position: Greenhouse / Nursery Manager
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Greenhouse / Nursery Manager is responsible for overall management of the horticultural and botanical operations of Mount Auburn Cemetery’s greenhouse and nursery. This includes planning, scheduling, propagating, transplanting, and maintaining all annual, perennials and woody plant material as determined in collaboration with the Horticultural Curator, department Directors and the VP. The manager also oversees an organic program for greenhouse plants, and an IPM program for nursery plants. Responsible for the Greenhouse/Nursery budget including annual budget planning.
(more…)Open Position: Arborist Apprentice
POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs and trains tree maintenance procedures including pruning, planting, mulching, cabling, bracing, fertilizing, spraying and removals.
(more…)Open Position: Seasonal Preservation Staff
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Preservation Manager perform a variety of preservation related tasks which include but are not limited to washing monuments, monument and masonry repair, resetting of monuments, and cast iron post and sign painting or repair. Employees work must appropriately reflect the Statement of Preservation Values and Commitments approved by the Trustees of the Cemetery on December 12, 2007, and is performed in accordance with appropriate standards and best practices in preservation and conservation.
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