GARDENER

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a National Historic Landmark and accredited museum in Miami,
Florida (www.vizcaya.org). The Gardener is a hands-on position that performs general landscape
maintenance duties and assists in ensuring the effective care of horticultural displays and living
collections. The position is on the Engagement & Cultural Resources Team in the Horticulture &
Sustainability Department and reports to the Senior Horticulturist.

Vizcaya is owned by Miami-Dade County and is operated by the non-profit Vizcaya Museum and
Gardens Trust, Inc. Our mission is to preserve the estate’s cultural and environmental resources to
engage people in connecting with the past, understanding the present and shaping the future. Our
vision is to position Vizcaya as an enduring, inclusive and innovative place that inspires people to
embrace the cultural vitality and environmental sustainability of the world around us.

Essential Functions
• Participate in daily hands-on grounds maintenance related activities such as grass cutting, weed

common landscape tools and power equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Capable of carrying up to 50 lbs. and working outside in all weather conditions, able to stand for

• Ability to work independently as required or as part of a group.
• Capable of applying pesticides or herbicides under supervision.
• Understanding of and experience with general landscape maintenance practices.
• Experience with the following: push and riding mowers, powered weed trimmers and backpack

above experience.
• Spanish, Haitian Creole and other language skills.

Compensation
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens offers competitive compensation, generous paid leave, retirement
benefits, and robust medical and other insurance for full-time employees. Compensation will be based
on experience and skills. The salary for employees meeting the requirements of this position is
$20/hour.

Work Environment/Physical Demands
The majority of work is done outside in varying climatic conditions that include excessive heat and
humidity. The position requires sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and
crawling. The position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time and to safely traverse
uneven surfaces. The position frequently lifts and/or moves up to 50 lbs. The position works with
typical landscape maintenance equipment and materials. The position involves some interaction with
the public, community members, partners, donors, vendors, contractors and other constituents.
Vizcaya is a non-smoking environment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time (40 hours per week), non-exempt position. Periodic evening and weekend work may
be required.

To Apply
Please submit a resume to: HRVizcaya@vizcaya.org. Please reference the position title in the subject line
of your email.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is committed to equity and inclusion and is engaged in a strategic
process to ensure that our staff, Board and volunteers reflect our community’s diversity. Vizcaya

welcomes applicants from groups that are underrepresented in cultural organizations and seeks to
recruit, develop and retain a diverse workforce.

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is an equal opportunity employer. Vizcaya respects people of all
backgrounds and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex,
pregnancy, childbirth, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status,
familial status, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, status as a victim
of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, or other applicable legally protected characteristics
protected by law.

Updated August 11, 2022