HORTICULTURE SUPERVISOR

HORTICULTURE SUPERVISOR

HORTICULTURE SUPERVISOR
Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department

The City of Portland Parks Division is seeking a Horticulture Supervisor. This is a working supervisory position that directs and coordinates the on-site field operations of the Horticulture Section of the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department and works under the general direction of the City Arborist. The work involves landscape and floral design, landscape and floral garden operations including direct supervision of the Horticulture Section crew members and seasonal staff.

We are looking for someone who is a team player, has supervisory experience, knowledge of public landscape gardening including but not limited to landscape garden design and maintenance, including pruning of hedges, shrubs and small trees, insect and disease management.

Requirements of Work:

• Extensive education, training and demonstrated public horticulture experience performing the required work, including design, layout, maintenance of all related display gardens and landscapes.
  
• Interprets and effectively carries out written and oral instructions.
  
• Compiles and prepares weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.
  
• Responds to related tree emergencies and participates in Supervisory on-call coverage and departmental winter operations.
  
• Maine Nursery and Landscape Association Certification preferred.

Necessary Requirements:

• Applicants must have a degree in Horticulture, landscape maintenance or related fields.
  
• 3-5 years Supervisory experience in the field of Horticulture
  
• Must possess a Maine Pesticide Operators License with Outdoor Ornamentals (3A) category.
  
• Ability to obtain a Maine Arborist License within 6 months of appointment into the position.
  
• Certified in First Aid and CPR preferred.

Applications accepted until 4/25/2025.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, AFSCME Supervisors Grade 27 - Starting weekly salary $1,053.60.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
  
• Thirteen paid holidays
  
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
  
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
  
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
  
• Use of City recreation facilities
  
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group : SUPERVISOR

Job Family : SUPERVISORS

Posting Start : 04/04/2025

Posting End : 04/25/2025

Details : Job Description