Horticulturalist
Core
Maintains designated garden areas to high horticultural standards, manages volunteers, and supports education programs at a regionally recognized institution.
Role type
Horticulturist
Builds
Formal Gardens and Greater Gardens
Domain
Horticulture / Grounds Maintenance
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Plant cultivation, pruning, propagation, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), grounds equipment operation, volunteer management, tour guiding, article writing
Preferred skills
Horticulture degree, NC pesticide applicator license, valid driver license, Microsoft Office proficiency
Technologies
Power mowers, edgers, power blowers, light/medium weight trucks, tractors
Responsibilities
Plan, plant, and maintain assigned garden areas; Prune, propagate, transplant, fertilize, and apply IPM practices; Coordinate with tours and volunteers manager to train and schedule volunteers; Assist with education program by presenting classes, giving tours, and writing articles; Operate grounds maintenance equipment and light/medium weight trucks and tractors
Seniority
Individual Contributor