Horticulturalist II
Core
Managing day-to-day horticultural operations for high-profile interior and exterior plant displays, including The Spheres and Redmond Greenhouse, while leading educational initiatives and innovative biophilic projects.
Role type
Senior Horticulturist (IC)
Builds
Exceptional biophilic environments, living walls, terrariums, and paludariums for Amazon employees and the public.
Domain
Commercial Real Estate / Horticulture / Biophilic Design
Deliverable
Physical/clinical work
Required skills
Tropical and temperate plant care, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), plant nutrition, water quality management, climate control systems, plant propagation, irrigation management, pest and disease recognition, manual labor, forklift operation, plant transport
Preferred skills
Biophilic design principles, mentoring horticulture staff, public education and tour leadership, sustainable horticultural practices, aquatic systems maintenance, botanical conservation
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, plant database management systems
Responsibilities
Perform general horticulture maintenance (watering, planting, pruning, weeding, pest control), lead educational discussions and tours, partner on innovative horticulture projects, inform plant procurement initiatives, collect documentation for progress tracking, identify operational deficits, mentor team staff, obtain necessary licenses (Pesticide Applicator, BMU/lift, forklift)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities