Requisition Id: 4653

Salary: $16.97 - $20.80

Salary Grade: H4

Job Location: Anita B Gorman Discovery Ctr (KANSA1)

Closing Date: 8/11/2026

Our Culture: The Missouri Department of Conservation supports a culture of trusted professionals that is dedicated to our mission, responsible stewards, and believe in One MDC.

To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor,Stacey D Davis at Stacey.Davis@mdc.mo.gov or at816 7597305x1137, during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!

Summary/Objective

Maintain large native plant gardens for public enjoyment and education.

Essential Job Duties

Maintain large native plant gardens in accordance with area landscape plan.
Weeding, planting, pruning, mulching and other maintainence practices for native plants including trees and shrubs; mowing, application of herbicides, etc.
Operate and maintain hand tools and power equipment for landscaping and green house operation.
Control exotic and invasive species through manual and chemical means.
Grow seeding native plants for special events and maintaining greenhouse for optimal growth - in cooperation with other staff and volunteers.
Assist with educational programming related to native plants.
Communicate with internal and external customers and stakeholders regarding the nature center and its landscape.

Ancillary Job Duties

Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

At least one year of native plant garden maintenance preferred.
Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to operate tools and equipment for garden management.
Knowledge of basic native plant garden maintenance practices.
Ability to define a problem, analyze relevant information, and develop solutions and plans to solve the problem.
Ability to interact with the general public in a professional manner.
Ability to develop cooperative working relationships.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work varying shifts and hours, as needed.

Work Environment

Frequently work in outdoor weather which may be hot, cold, wet or humid.
Occasionally exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection.
May be subject to exposure to mechanical oils, fumes or airborne particles and work near moving mechanical parts.

Physical Abilities

Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
Frequently operate tools and heavy equipment safely.
Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more, and three-dimensional vision
Regularly lift up to 20 pounds and correctly lift up to 50 pounds.
Regularly lift up to 5 pounds, correctly lift up to 50 pounds.
Concentrated attention is required at all times.
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. The Missouri Department of Conservation reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, functions, and requirements.

Exemption Status/Special Notes

This position has been determined to be Nonexempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy.

Salaried and hourly employees are expected to use a mobile device-cellular phone for Department business, as needed.

MDC promotes a Tobacco-Free (smoke and smokeless) working environment.

The Department of Conservation will only hire United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification" (Form I-9) and produce requested documentation after employment.

Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment.

All persons employed with the state of Missouri shall file all state income tax forms and pay all state income taxes owed.

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

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