What are the responsibilities and job description for the Horticulturist position at Lauritzen Gardens?
Position: Horticulturist
The Horticulturist is responsible for assisting in all aspects of garden and land management in an assigned area to a high standard of ecological horticulture excellence under direct supervision. In this position, the employee will assist in the management of outdoor gardens and plant collections through weeding, watering, pruning, deadheading, mulching, edging, raking, planting, fertilization and pesticide application. The Horticulturist will assist in creating of designs and installing annual designs and show designs throughout the year. Like other fulltime employees at Lauritzen Gardens, the Horticulturist is expected to work 40 hours per week in a schedule that may include a weekend day and participate in other duties assigned including, but not limited to: snow removal, festivals and event staffing, special projects, overtime work as needed.
Duties & Requirements:
- Display commitment to excellence and a keen eye for garden detail
· Be able to understand and interpret instructions to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
- Bring creative solutions to challenges.
- This is a hands-on job and the candidate must be able to lift 40 lbs safely, stand, squat, kneel 8 hours a day, and work safely in extreme environmental conditions
· Must be willing to use fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides and herbicides with the label stated safety precautions and attain an applicator’s license within 12 months of start date
· Operates small engine equipment safely (golf cart, weed-eater, blower, edger, etc.)
· Cleans, and uses hand tools and equipment responsibly
· Weekly computer usage
Essential Candidate Qualifications/Experience:
· Must have at least 1 year of horticultural experience
· An Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Life Science, or Design is preferred, consideration will be given to those who are actively pursuing a degree
· Must understand the foundations of ecological horticultural skills and be able to assist in managing the landscapes and plants under their care to the highest standards
· Must be able to work cooperatively as part of a team
· Must be comfortable working with people of all ages and abilities
At Lauritzen Gardens we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and work with, where we all feel empowered to bring our full, authentic selves to work. We know creating a diverse and inclusive culture that champions equity and belonging is not only the right thing to do for our employees but is also critical to our continued success.
We welcome the unique background, culture, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression and perspectives you can bring to our global community. Our recruitment team is looking forward to meeting you
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16