Job Requirements
Skills:
• Ability to prepare soil and planting beds
• Ability to work effectively with staff and volunteers in the planting and maintenance of Garden displays
• Ability to use rototillers, weed eaters, push mowers, and other tools in the planting and maintenance of gardens
• Ability to apply chemical fertilizers and chemical pest control under the direction of a licensed chemical applicator
• Ability to plant various plant and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers and other plants
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations to various audiences
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret planting directions, safety manuals, and simple correspondence and directions
• Ability to use math in simple calculations such as chemical proportions
• Ability to identify and resolve simple problems
• Adherence to all health and safety guidelines
Attributes:
• Customer service oriented
• Detail oriented
• Ethical and professional
• Passionate about plants
Special Requirements:
• B.S. from accredited institution in Horticulture or related discipline; OR
• A.A. in Horticulture or related field with at least two years related experience and/or training in a commercial nursery, greenhouse or landscaping environment; OR
• Equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on, relevant horticultural work experience. Must have experience in growing roses, including knowledge of all classifications of roses, including pruning, fertilization and pest control. A pesticide applicators license would be an asset.
• Schedule would be either Tuesday – Saturday or Monday – Friday, with flexibility to change when needed including a seasonal change of hours.