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Full-time, TemporaryDescriptionAs a Garden Lights Install Team Member, you’ll help transform the Atlanta Botanical Garden into one of the country's most-acclaimed holiday lights events. You will help install and maintain Christmas lights throughout the garden. You will install lights onto trees, bushes, shrubs and other surfaces from the ground or while standing on ladders and in lifts. We’re looking for diligent workers with a keen attention to detail who take pride in their work.
This is a Full-Time Temporary Position (August - November) with a potential to continue as part-time.
This position will primarily be at the Gainesville location but will require some travel to Atlanta location.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Install string lights on trees, shrubs, and hedges
- Install and/or add lighting to various holiday decorative elements throughout the garden
- Adhere to strict design and quality control guidelines to ensure a beautiful and successful exhibit
- Work on special projects as assigned
- Be comfortable working with a team
- Must be able to work standing for long periods of time. Exposure to all types of weather may be necessary during installation. Ability to climb ladders, kneel, crouch and reach with hands and arms in any direction. Ability to move heavy objects and use basic tools. Must be comfortable working at heights up to 60ft
Requirements
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn how to operate high reach electrical lift equipment a bonus
- Must be willing to work outside in all types of weather
- Must work safely following specific safety guidelines
- Night and/or weekend/holiday hours required
- Be comfortable working with a team
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to work standing for long periods of time
- Exposure to all types of weather may be necessary during installation
- Ability to climb ladders, kneel, crouch and reach with hands and arms in any direction
- Ability to move heavy objects and use basic tools
- Must be comfortable working at heights up to 60 ft
The above job duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory of all duties required of employees in this job.It is the policy of the Atlanta Botanical Garden to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
ABG Core Values
- Conservation: We value natural resources and ecosystems, making choices with the long-term sustainability of our planet in mind
- Excellence: We hold ourselves to high standards and expect commitment from each other to contribute to a positive image and reputation for the Garden
- Inspiration: We inspire through the creation of an environment that supports imagination and expression of beauty, providing joy, delight, and a deeper appreciation of plants for everyone
- Integrity: We demonstrate honesty, transparency, accountability, trustworthiness, and ethical behavior, exercising good judgment in our actions and communication
- Respect: We value the diversity of our coworkers, volunteers, and guests, holding each other in the highest regard
Salary Description$18-$20/hr
