Native Horticulture Crew Leader

The Horticulture Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and conducting work related to formal, native landscaping through horticulture practices and native plant grow out. This includes proactively caring for formal, native horticulture beds to maintain aesthetics and plant health and supporting grow-out of native plants by growing plants from seeds and cuttings. These formal, native horticulture beds include small scale, landscaped areas planted with native plant species within Memorial Park. The Horticulture Coordinator will be responsible for prioritizing work to be completed weekly and leading a team in designated areas. Through oversight and strong collaboration across all Conservation Operations branches, the Horticulture Coordinator will lead team members to complete native horticulture-based practices with the guidance of the Horticulture Supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Three or more years of professional experience in horticulture, landscaping, plant production, native plant establishment, or related field; in which one or more are in a leadership role.
• Knowledge and experience of formal, native landscape management practices and native plant production practices such as: soil development, integrated pest management, planting/seeding, pruning methods, landscape design, and plant stress identification.
• Strong plant ID skills of Texas native and invasive species, preferred.
• Ability to disseminate information regarding industry standards and best practices in conservation horticulture and production to train team members.
• Knowledge and experience in the safe operation of conservation horticulture and production industry tools and equipment, including hand tools, power equipment, and heavy machinery.
• Knowledge of irrigation function, a plus.
• Demonstrated success in working in a team-oriented environment, working effectively with others, ability to work independently, make judgment calls, problem solve, while referring more serious problems to a Supervisor.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; strong time management and organizational skills; highly motivated.
• Proficiency in PC based Microsoft Office software (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and asset management systems.
• Comfortable performing work tasks at heights while using proper PPE.
• At times, perform work that requires the use of fall-protection, but only after full completion of MPC provided training.
• Valid Texas driver's license.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to work in a public park with a high degree of public interaction.
• Ability to perform heavy, physical labor daily in all weather conditions repeatedly throughout a workday and work week.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly throughout a workday and work week.
• Sufficient strength, stamina, and manual dexterity to operate power equipment throughout a workday, repeatedly in a work week.
• Must be able to bend, crouch, repel, kneel, stand, walk and perform various types of manual labor for extended periods of time throughout the workday, repeatedly in a work week.

Safety Expectations

All employees share responsibility for maintaining a safe work environment. Staff must follow all safety procedures, use proper personal protective equipment (PPE), and immediately report any hazards, unsafe practices, or injuries to supervisors.