or apply directly on Nashville Zoo's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days Nashville Zoo's roles stay open a median of 35 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Nashville Zoo's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Nashville Zoo
- high 7 stale, 1 reposted of 18 open
- Hiring momentum
- 23 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Nashville Zoo's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Nashville Zoo.
About this role
The Gardener position at Nashville Zoo involves maintaining the health and beauty of the zoo's gardens and green spaces. Daily tasks include watering, feeding, trimming, fertilizing, and weeding plants, as well as monitoring irrigation systems and using landscaping equipment. The role requires collaboration with other departments and a commitment to learning about horticulture.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Nashville Zoo as an employer.
What you need
- Ability to self-direct work tasks while ensuring safety and productivity
- Ability and motivation to learn the plants on grounds and their proper care
- Ability to interact professionally with both staff and visitors
- Ability to perform assigned tasks in an organized and efficient manner
- Ability to professionally and safely use small, medium and heavy equipment and tools required for the execution of assigned tasks
- Minimum High School diploma or GED equivalent
Nice to have
- A background in landscaping or grounds maintenance is preferred
What you get
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage – including medical, dental, and vision plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential support services for mental, emotional, and financial well-being
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- Generous paid time off and sick leave
- Exclusive zoo perks – enjoy discounts on park experiences, retail, and food services, plus complimentary membership benefits
- A collaborative and inclusive culture
Worth weighing
- Physical demands include frequent lifting and navigating uneven surfaces
- Work occurs year-round in all weather conditions
- Schedules may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Pre-employment requirements include a criminal background check and drug screening
Summarised from Nashville Zoo's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Nashville Zoo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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