Horticulturist

Horticulturist Scissortail Park Foundation - 2.3 Oklahoma City, OK Job Details Full-time $16 - $18 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Computer operation Outdoor work experience Trimming (gardening technique) Word processing Safety regulations Grounds maintenance and landscaping safety protocols Driver's License Tree planting Power tools Productivity software Safety standard operating procedures Preventive machine maintenance Full Job Description Summary Position reports to the Assistant Director of Horticulture and is responsible for maintaining a section of the 15 acre gardens by performing garden maintenance tasks. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible performing garden maintenance tasks such as installing plants, proper pruning, weeding, watering, mulching, and maintaining plant health.
• Responsible for inspecting plants for insect and disease and, working with supervisor to determine proper course of action, conducting the appropriate treatment (i.e. fertilizers/pesticides).
• Must have a keen eye for garden detail and maintain a clean and safe space, including clearing paths and removing trash and debris.
• Insure the plants are properly watered and work with supervisor to maintain appropriate irrigation schedule and make small adjustments and repairs to the irrigation system.
• Must be able to use power tools and equipment such as weed eaters, mowers, blowers, and sprayers.
• Must be able to assume responsibility for following all procedures and guidelines related to safety, safe equipment operations, and equipment maintenance tasks.
• Observe and remember details, establish and meet garden project completion schedules on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Follow specified procedures in performing single or multi-task assignments, and may work as a member of a crew with other staff or volunteers or work individually. Daily assignments are received verbally and/or in writing from the supervisor.
• Gardeners should have a friendly, polite, service oriented demeanor and interact with the public when appropriate. This position requires working outdoors in inclement weather. Education and/or Experience Horticulture background preferred. General knowledge of health and safety requirements as it relates to gardening tasks and equipment. Computer Equipment and Software Requirements
• General word processing skills.
• Experience in use of standard office equipment. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License. Skills and Abilities Required
• Must be able to perform all essential duties and responsibilities as outlined above.
• Ability to plant and grow a wide variety of plants including annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees with a high standard of horticultural excellence.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of horticultural tools and power equipment including mowers, blowers, trimmers, edgers, and pruners.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance repairs.
• Ability to work as a part of a team.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Additional Job Requirements Clearance of background check. Work Environment
• Primarily working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Exposed to plant and tree pollens, bee or wasp stings, poison oak, ivy, or sumac and/or other allergy causing agents.
• Subject to working on or around slippery surfaces such as wet sidewalks.
• Working with potential chemical irritants such as fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, etc with proper PPE.
• Will work near moving objects such as traffic and equipment.
• Exposed to toxins and chemical irritants such as fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, etc. Physical Requirements
• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, twist, or reach.
• Vision and hearing either corrected or non-corrected to perform daily tasks and use equipment in a safe and secure manner.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

Benefits This full time, non-exempt position earns $16-18/hour and is eligible for health, dental, life insurance, vision, long-term disability, voluntary life, accident coverage, 403(b), paid time off, and paid holidays. Equal Opportunity Employer Employer does not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person