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Job Title :

Plant Material Specialist

Department :

FAES Secrest Arboretum

General upkeep of Secrest Arboretum grounds and facilities to ensure a clean, attractive, accessible, safe environment for all users.

• Establishment and care of Secrest Arboretum’s documented plant collection, including trees, shrubs, and herbaceous annual and perennial plants, container plantings and greenhouse / nursery maintenance;
• specific responsibilities include soil and potting media preparation, plant propagation, potting, planting, transplanting, pruning, mulching, weed control (manual and chemical), irrigation, plant removal, and treatment of pest and disease issues as required;

installation and maintenance of garden features such as benches, statuary, display labels and signage, and other structures.

Safe use and maintenance of hand tools such as bypass pruners, saws, shears, et al.

Safe operation of motorized vehicles including trucks, tractors, golf carts and other utility vehicles, specialized garden equipment (e.

g. leaf blowers, tillers), and a variety of smaller power tools specific to horticultural maintenance.

Pick up and transport of plant material and horticultural supplies.

Assist the Curator with the accurate and timely documentation and labeling of existing plants or plants newly added to Secrest’s living collections.

Assist Arboretum staff with training student workers and volunteers, special events set-up, and other duties as assigned.

Act as a cordial, helpful representative of Secrest Arboretum in all interactions with students, faculty, staff, volunteers, event attendees and the general public.

Explore our extensive benefits

Work-life : Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events.

Retirement : State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans.

Time off : Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available.

Financial : Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners.

Wellness : Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.

Last updated : 2024-05-22