Summary: The Full-Time Greenhouse Horticulturist is responsible for assisting the Greenhouse and Nursery staff in production, maintenance, and retail operations. These duties include production of annuals, native plants, perennials, etc. all work related to plant sales, and general upkeep of workspace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Propagation and production of vegetables, herbs, annuals, etc. for garden and retail sales.
• Monitors pests, diseases, and cultural conditions, reports issues to supervisor, and applies and records appropriate control measures using IPM (Integrated Pest Management).
• Assists in development and implements recordkeeping system and maintains data daily.
• Assist at monthly retail plant sales and garden shows and other events- set up/break down, process payments, assist customers, and keep sales areas tidy.
• Performs basic greenhouse sanitation tasks.
• Supervise and assist volunteers.
• Create and maintain propagation and inventory logs.
• Other duties and special projects at the greenhouse and garden as assigned by supervisor.
• Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule, include weekends and evenings.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year experience or vocational training in horticulture or related field.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Native plant knowledge preferred.

SUSTAINABILITY GOALS:

City Park employees must strive to decrease our environmental footprint by continually seeking ways to reduce waste and energy usage, care for natural Park habitat and wildlife, and to serve as models to our patrons to do the same through education and example.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Working some weekends is mandatory.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat and humidity. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet conditions, extreme cold, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Competitive Benefits Package