Green Spring Gardens - Gardener - ELT-FCPA-21028

Perform garden installation and maintenance of a variety of gardens, including removal of invasive species. Propagate seeds, plugs, and cuttings for use in gardens. Some weekend and holiday work required.

Certificates and Licenses Required: Motor vehicle operator’s license. First Aid and CPR/AED certification (offered through Fairfax County).

Note: This position is may does not exceed 1560 hours per calendar year. Individuals in these positions are eligible for limited employee benefits, including medical, vision and dental insurance coverage, and participation in flexible spending programs, but are not eligible to earn leave or receive holiday pay.

To apply: Send resume to Visitor Services Manager Susan Eggerton, Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, VA 22312 or email at Susan.Eggerton@fairfaxcounty.gov.  

Fairfax County was home to many of America’s earliest statesmen, including George Washington of Mount Vernon and George Mason of Gunston Hall. It is one of the premier centers of technology in the United States. Located just west of the nation’s capital, Fairfax County is the most populous jurisdiction in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It has a large, diverse and dynamic economy, and is home for eight Fortune 500 companies, more than 400 international owned firms, and the largest concentration of technology jobs of any major U.S. market. Minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses make significant contributions to the economy and add diversity to the business community.

The County offers residents an excellent environment in which to raise and educate their children. The Fairfax County Public School System and area private schools offer parents numerous education options. Fairfax County is also a leader in higher education, where five major colleges and universities, including the main campus of George Mason University, are located. Northern Virginia Community College – the largest community college in the Commonwealth of Virginia – has two campuses in Fairfax County. The community has a wealth of cultural and recreational resources that provide abundant opportunities for children to learn and grow.