Be willing to learn how to operate high-reach electrical lift equipment.
Be willing to work outside in all types of weather.
Work safely while following specific safety guidelines.
Work night, weekend, and holiday hours as required.
Work while standing for long periods of time.
Climb ladders, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms in any direction.
Move heavy objects and use basic tools.
Work at heights of up to 60 feet.
Responsibilities
Install string lights on trees, shrubs, and hedges.
Install and 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.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of how to operate high-reach electrical lift equipment.
Description
As 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 starting in July through November.
Key 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
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.
Atlanta Botanical Garden 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