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Horticulture Technician

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James Madison's Montpelier

Orange, VA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/9/2026

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Horticulture Technician 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars Orange, VA 22960 Seasonal James Madison's Montpelier 2 reviews Seasonal Under the supervision of the Horticulturist, the Horticulture Technician works to preserve and improve the grounds, gardens, and plant materials at James Madison's Montpelier in accordance with established and approved work programs. DUTIES Prepare assigned areas for daily visitors as well as special events, ensuring that the areas are well maintained, plants and collections are healthy, and the areas are safe and attractive for the public. Perform and support horticultural practices that encourage overall plant health and soil nutrition, including sustainable gardening and integrated pest management practices. Assist with educational programming and special events, as needed. Maintain horticultural tools and equipment. Maintain records of work, garden maintenance, and plant health as required Collaborate with the Horticultural team on any and all tasks required for maintaining the highest standards of landscape management and horticultural operations. Assist with the maintenance of all container and flower beds/plantings at the Visitor Center, Lewis Hall, Claude Moore Hall, Bassett House, Asian Garden at Bassett, and the Annie duPont Formal Garden. Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Associates or bachelor degree in horticulture, botany, natural science, or related field of study is preferred Minimum of 1-2 years of hands-on experience in a public garden or conservatory, with in-depth knowledge of plant culture, maintenance, and identification Ability to represent Montpelier to colleagues, guests, and community in a respectful and positive manner Must possess a valid Virginia State Driver?s License and have an acceptable motor vehicle record
Ability:
to stand; to use hands to finger to handle or feel and reach; to walk; to sit and stoop; to kneel, crouch or crawl on frequent basis; to climb or balance at different levels of elevation; to talk, hear, taste, smell; to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Ability to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed. Requires color vision and depth perception