Assistant Horticulturist, Gainesville
Job Type
Full-time
Description
This position requires hands-on gardening responsibilities for sun and shade situations and reports to Sr. Horticulturist.
Key Responsibilities
General garden maintenance - this will include but not be limited to watering, weeding, pruning, planting, pest control, fertilization, pesticide spraying, seasonal plant installations and other horticultural tasks
Recognition of plant nutrition deficiencies
Recognition of pest infestation and damage
Serve as horticultural resource for the Garden
Work on special projects as assigned
Requirements
Associate's degree in Horticulture, botany or related field or two years of hands-on professional gardening experience
Computer literacy
Previous experience working in a public garden setting is a plus
Ability to operate hand and power garden equipment
Able to work well in a team or independent setting
Must have or obtain a Georgia Pesticide Applicator's License
Physical Requirements
Must be able to sustain moderate physical exertion with full range of body motion for lifting up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
Mental Requirements
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to effectively respond to multiple, changing and often conflicting priorities is essential.
Must be able to effectively interact with the general public, co-workers and peer professionals.
The above job duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory of all duties required of employees in this job.
It is the policy of the Atlanta Botanical Garden to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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