Seasonal Horticulturist

Agrace is a nonprofit, community health care organization that is nationally recognized as a leader in the hospice industry. Well known for end-of-life care, Agrace also serves people across southern Wisconsin who are aging, seriously ill or grieving.

Agrace has a strong culture of employee engagement. In 2023, Agrace was named the #1 Top Workplace by the Wisconsin State Journal and Energage, and #79 of the top 100 companies in the country among those with an employee base of 500 to 999 workers!

Hours: 6:00 am- 1:00pm (Flexibility with weather: Rain/Heat/Light)

Location: Madison Facility

Seasonal: Mar. 15th- Nov. 15th

The Horticulture Assistant will regularly work closely with the facilities team, patients, families, and other visitors at our Madison facility.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS ROLE (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

The Horticulture Assistant is responsible for landscape & garden maintenance of all gardens and grounds, providing supervision for volunteers. During the Winter months this role will provide support to DME (Durable Medical Equipment) Warehouse and assist with snow removal.

Horticulture

• Assist in maintenance of patient room patio landscaping.
• Assist in maintenance and development of gardens, landscaped areas, prairies, and woodlands.
• Assist in Horticulture program development.

Landscape

• Perform general site maintenance including operation of power equipment.
• Performing mulching, edging, pruning, and other landscape maintenance.

Volunteer Supervision

• Lead volunteers on maintenance of gardens.
• Delegate tasks to 1-10 volunteers

DME (Durable Medical Equipment)

• Report to warehouse located in Waunakee OR Milton
• Clean returned equipment as required by applicable regulatory requirements, safety standards, and in-house policies/procedures/protocols.
• Perform repair, calibration, and preventative maintenance on equipment. Making recommendations on replacement of damaged items.
• Monitor inventory of warehouse stock items and supplies. Request additional items and supplies as appropriate.
• Assist with annual physical count audit.

Job Types: Temporary, Seasonal

Pay: $17.50 - $17.94 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Fitchburg, WI 53711: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person