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Horticulturist, Toledo Botanical Garden

Classification:  Hourly / Non-exempt
Employment Status:  Full Time/Permanent   

Summary

This position will oversee the management of assigned garden areas of Toledo Botanical Garden.
Supervisor: Superintendent of Garden & Grounds

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Performs, coordinates and directs the work activities of interns, volunteers and staff in the planting and maintenance of ornamental flowers, trees and shrubs.
  • Transports workers and materials to and from the on-site work areas.
  • Assures quality and performance of work in progress or upon completion to assure compliance with instructions.
  • Performs and oversees work involved in grounds maintenance including mowing and trimming grass, raking leaves, irrigation, application of chemicals, removing snow and ice, and pruning all types of plant material as needed.
  • Works with horticulture staff to keep plant records up-to-date.
  • Recommends improvements and preventative maintenance programs and techniques.
  • Assist with installation and maintenance of irrigation systems
  • Writes articles, teaches horticulture classes and television garden education spots as needed.
  • Provides information to the public on the gardens.
  • Assists with planning and design reviews of the horticulture collections.
  • Assists in the development of horticultural tours/docent training programs.
  • Assists at special events as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Oversees and directs the work of the interns, seasonal staff and volunteers assigned to the gardens. 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. This individual must posses a valid driver license. This position also requires the individual to obtain a public operator's license for chemical application from the state of Ohio Department of Agriculture upon hiring. 

This position requires a minimum of an Associates Degree in horticulture, floriculture or a closely related area and two years of responsible landscape experience, which included the identification and care of a variety of plant materials. 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Skills

The individual must be able to solve practical problems and should have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. The individual must be able to operate and maintain many types of gardening, mowing and utility equipment.  This individual must possess good knowledge of work hazards and safety rules and procedures.  This individual must have knowledge of gardening, lawn and landscaping maintenance.  Able to interpret documents, establish correspondence and write routine reports.

Training

This position will receive on-the-job training and have had past experience in the gardening and landscaping arena. 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, hear and sit.  The individual will also occasionally be required to use hands for holding, grasping and feeling objects; reach with hands and arms; bend and squat.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The individual will work inside and outside with others.    At times, the work environment may be loud.  May be exposed to extreme temperatures.  Moderate lifting required. 

How to Apply

Send cover letter and resume to:  

Director of Operations,
Toledo Botanical Garden,
5403 Elmer Drive,
Toledo, Ohio 43615-2803.  

For more information call 419.936.2971.  
Fax: 419.936.2987.  
Email: operations@toledogarden.org.

More Information

http://www.toledogarden.org/content/information/employment.aspx


 

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