CareerPlan

Gardener

Nashville, TNFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Maintaining the health and appearance of the zoo's plant life and green spaces through daily landscaping and grounds care.

Role type

grounds maintenance gardener

Builds

healthy landscapes and green spaces for visitors

Domain

horticulture / zoo grounds

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

landscaping equipment operation, irrigation system monitoring, plant care knowledge, physical labor, safety compliance

Preferred skills

background in landscaping or grounds maintenance

Technologies

mowers, trimmers, fertilizers, irrigation systems

Responsibilities

Prune and weed landscaped areas, monitor irrigation systems, hand water new plantings, install plants, maintain lawns and shrubs, keep walkways clear of debris

Seniority

entry-level IC