What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Horticulturist position at Atlanta Botanical Garden Inc?
Description
This position requires hands-on gardening responsibilities for sun and shade situations and reports to Sr. Horticulturist.
GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- General garden maintenance
- General weed removal
- Recognition of plant nutrition deficiencies
- Recognition of pest infestation and damage
- Plant transplantation
- Planting and removal of plants
- General garden watering needs
- Serve as horticultural resource for the Garden
- Work on special projects as assigned
Requirements
- Associate Degree in horticulture, botany or related field or two years of hands-on professional gardening experience
- Must be able to sustain moderate physical exertion with full range of body motion for lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to operate hand and power garden equipment
- Ability to apply herbicides with supervision
- Previous experience working with the public a plus
- Valid Driver’s License with good driving record
- Fluency in English
- Computer literacy
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
The above job duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory of all duties required of employees in this job.
It is the policy of the Atlanta Botanical Garden to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
