Job Details
Job Location
Omaha Zoological Society - Omaha, NE
Position Type
Part Time
Seasonal Grounds Horticulturist
Job Title: Seasonal Grounds Horticulturist
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Hours: Part-time
Summary:
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is seeking a Seasonal Grounds Horticulturist. Under the direct supervision of the Horticulture Grounds Supervisor and Rosenblatt Zonal Lead, this position is a general grounds maintenance position. Primary responsibility is turf and landscape management.
Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Provide manual labor in turf management at the Zoo including mowing, weed trimming and weed control.
• Weekly watering on non-irrigated areas, fertilization, pest, disease and weed management as directed.
• Provide manual labor for the care and maintenance of all trees, shrubs and perennials in Rosenblatt Zone.
• Provide manual labor in support of other areas on the horticulture depart as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Experience in commercial landscape maintenance.
• Possession of a current and valid drivers license is required upon employment.
• Experience in operating commercial mowing, trimming, and general maintenance equipment.
• Identification on the most common species of trees, shrubs and perennials.
• General knowledge of the most common species of trees, shrubs and perennials.
• Familiar with common pest, disease and weed identification.
• Understanding basic record keeping.
• Nebraska pesticide applicators license a plus.
• Horticulture degree a plus.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• This position may require flexible hours to accommodate the campus environment with minimal disruption to our guests
• Work is normally performed in an outside work environment.
• Physical effort required including the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

DISCLAIMER
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC.