What are the responsibilities and job description for the Horticulture Specialist position at The City of Charleston, SC?
Annual Salary:
39,819.00 - 42,607.50
Salary:
$20.42 - $21.85
Department:
Culture & Recreation, Grounds Maintenance
Division:
Horticulture
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Job Description:
In this role you will assist in the breeding, growing, planting and displaying flowers, shrubs, and other plants in public buildings, parks, property or rights-of-way using a variety of machines, tools, and equipment.
Examples of Duties:
- Receives instruction and training in proper safety precautions, use of tools, etc. required in maintenance.
- Works on a crew or in greenhouse under general supervision.
- Plants, sprays, weeds, and waters plants, annuals, perennials and ornamentals.
- Sows seeds and plants plugs; conducts asexual prorogation of plants.
- Cultivates out-of-season seedlings in greenhouse.
- Observes plants to detect insects and disease, and consults plant care books or confers with supervisor to identify problems and determine treatments.
- Selects and applies specified chemical solutions to feed plants, kill insects, and treat diseases.
- Transplants root-bound plants into larger containers.
- Pinches and prunes stems and leaves to remove dead and diseased leaves, to shape plants, and to induce growth.
- Lays sod or artificial grass and builds framework for indoor floral displays, or prepares outdoor display beds according to work plan.
- Transplants plants from growing area to display beds, or places potted plants in beds according to work plans.
- Attends display beds to maintain health of plants and beauty of display.
- Maintains and repairs gardening hand tools and equipment and structures, such as greenhouses and hot beds.
- Performs any other related duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED and three years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid state issued driver’s license
The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website:
www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]
Salary : $20 - $22
