Salary : $40,976.00 - $52,228.80 Annually
Location : Orlando, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 24-295
Department: Orlando Venues
Division: Gardens, Galleries and Museums
Opening Date: 05/02/2024
Closing Date: 5/31/2024 12:00 AM Eastern
Description
Who We Are
Orlando Venues has been the proud home to Central Florida's best in sports and entertainment since its inception in 1989. The dynamic City of Orlando department operates five distinct venues including Amway Center, Camping World Stadium, Tinker Field, Mennello Museum of American Art and Harry P. Leu Gardens. Between hosting high-profile sporting events like Wrestlemania, NFL Pro Bowl and NBA All-Star Weekend to big-name concerts and music festivals like Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, Harry Styles, Beyoncé and EDC Orlando to family shows, art exhibitions and countless other diverse offerings, our venues cater to residents and tourists alike year-round while enhancing the quality of life throughout our community.

For most of Orlando's history we've been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we're also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. This didn't happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we've transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise. Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city's potential.

NATURE OF WORK:
The Horticulture Specialist is responsible for the design, cultivation, care, and management of large-scale collections of botanical species of trees, palms, fruits, vegetables, shrubs, groundcovers, flowers, ornamental plants, and hardscapes. Such duties include planning and designing specialized areas and thematic displays throughout the Gardens seasonally employing Best Management Practices in horticulture. This position requires strong knowledge of plant science, and plant care techniques including pest control, soil management, and disease mitigation. Oversees staff, volunteer, and community service teams including scheduling, training, and supervising. Interacts with the visiting public and assists with Gardens special events, programs, and activities. The Horticulture Specialist may work in a variety of outdoor settings, such as the Gardens greenhouse and nursery under moderate supervision, and work is evaluated for quality control regularly through observations, discussions, and results obtained.

WORK LOCATION: Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, Florida
Minimum Requirements

Associate's Degree in Horticulture or related field, and one (1) year of experience in Horticulture or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A valid Florida Driver's License is required. Florida Pesticide Application License is required within 90 days of employment.

VALID DRIVER LICENSE FROM ANY STATE MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE PRESENTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT.
IMPORTANT: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at or 407.246.2062.
Supplemental Information
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

• Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
• Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree

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A valid driver license from any state is required for this position. If you possess a Florida driver license, enter the DL number (no dashes or spaces) and expiration date in the space provided. Please follow the format shown:Example: X123123121230 Exp 01/01/2016If you possess a valid driver license from another state or country, enter OTHER STATE. If you do not possess a valid driver license at this time, enter NONE.
02

What is the highest level of education you have attained?

• Less than high school
• High school graduate or equivalent (GED)
• Technical school completed
• Some college (less than 60 semester credits)
• Associate degree or equivalent (60 or more semester credits)
• Bachelor degree (120 or more semester credits)
• Master degree
• Doctorate degree

03

Do you have an Associate Degree or greater in Horticulture, Agriculture, or Botany?

• Yes
• No

04

How much full-time work experience do you have in horticulture (cultivation and care of grounds, flowers, ornamental plants, shrubs, and trees)?
You must provide details in your application or resume.

• None
• Some but less than one year
• Between one and two years
• Between two and three years
• Between three and four years
• More than four years

05

Do you currently possess a valid Florida Pesticide Application License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question