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Posted: January 12, 2026 (3 days ago)

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Seasonal Gardener

National Park Service

Department of the Interior

Fresh

Salary

$27.89 - $32.54

per hour

Closes

March 12, 2026More NPS jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This seasonal job involves maintaining gardens and landscapes at national historic sites in Massachusetts, such as planting, pruning, and controlling pests using tools and equipment.

It runs from spring through fall, with flexible hours based on weather and needs.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on gardening experience who enjoys outdoor work and can handle physical tasks independently.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to perform gardening duties without more than normal supervision
  • Knowledge of technical horticulture practices for plant care
  • Skill in using and maintaining hand tools and power equipment
  • Ability to interpret instructions and specifications for landscape maintenance
  • Understanding of materials used in gardening and plant treatment
  • Dexterity and adherence to safety protocols
  • Relevant experience, including paid, unpaid, or volunteer work in horticulture

Full Job Description

The typical seasonal period for these positions is Apr/May through Oct/Nov but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

Anticipated Entry on Duty: April/May 2026.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

(SCREEN OUT) Technical Practices. Use of Measuring Instruments. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (other than blueprints). Ability to Use and Maintain Tools.

Knowledge of Materials. Dexterity and Safety. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration.

In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job.

Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone.

Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be referred throughout the announcement period.

Final application disposition will be completed once all positions are filled or announcement reaches the closing date. The first cut-off date is 11:59 pm (EST), February 12, 2026.

Operates power equipment and uses hand tools to maintain plant material. Performs routine horticulture techniques to care for plant material.

Selects and applies appropriate treatments to control plant diseases, plant insects, and weeds. References appropriate documents to obtain appropriate landscape maintenance guidance.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/12/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: NE-1611-CACO-26-12848050-DE