Horticulturist

Performs specialized landscape maintenance functions as part of a Horticulture team in addition to having knowledge in the botanical names of all common trees, palms, and shrubs; ability to install shrubbery, foliage, trees; ability to understand the nomenclature of all common foliage; ability to make decisions.

• Responsible for maintenance of shrub, vine, ground cover and turf maintenance, including decision making on method, timing, and tools.
• Responsible for culture and care of specialty crops including roses, topiaries, and foliage plants.
• Responsible for bedding plant selection, care and layout.
• Performs diagnosis of plant nutrition and pest control needs; fertilization and herbicide.
• Performs landscape rehabilitation, including demolition and installation.
• Heavy equipment operation i.e.: JCB front end loader
• Identify need for and provide supplemental water with manual operation of automatic irrigation zones and hand watering.
• Maintains equipment in proper running order.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.

• High school degree or GED is required.
• Associate’s degree (AA) in Horticulture or equivalent from two-year College or technical school is preferred.
• Successful completion of 6 courses as listed below for Valencia Community College Horticulture Program or equivalent training is preferred: HOS 1010 Introduction to Horticulture, ORH 1510 Ornamental Plant Materials I, ORH 1511 Ornamental Plant Materials II, SOS 2101 Soils and Fertilizers, ENY 1007 Principles of Entomology, BOT 2501 Plant Physiology

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges

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