Horticulturist
Core
Maintaining and enhancing plant collections and landscapes to support animal habitats, visitor experiences, and conservation goals at the North Carolina Zoo.
Role type
Horticulturist (landscape maintenance)
Builds
Landscapes and plant collections for zoo habitats and visitor areas
Domain
Horticulture / Zoo operations
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Landscape maintenance, plant research, equipment operation, irrigation maintenance, pesticide application, data entry
Preferred skills
Pesticide Applicator's license, integrated pest/weed management, landscape construction design
Technologies
String trimmers, blowers, tractors, front-end loaders, skid-steers
Responsibilities
Daily landscape maintenance (leaf-blowing, weeding, mulching, pruning, fertilizing, watering), landscape construction and design, equipment operation and maintenance, guest interaction, plant research and record keeping
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC