Position: Horticulturist

Department: Urban Landscape

Employment Status: Permanent - Full Time - Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Compensation: Grade 6; Salary Range starting at $19.58/hour

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Urban Landscape Director the Horticulturist performs work involving the production and cultivation of the botanical collections and displays of greenhouse plants, plant data collection and assists in specialized, continuous care and display of assigned collections or installations. The Horticulturist may train and lead the work of seasonal interns and staff. Regular schedule is Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. During peak seasons varied hours may be required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• High school, plus elementary technical training, acquired on the job or through one year or less of technical or business school.

Certification/License:

• Valid Driver’s License
• WV Certified Professional Horticulturist (must be obtained within the first year of employment)

Experience:

• 1-3 years of relevant experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Horticulture or a closely related plant science degree such as botany, agriculture, plant pathology, or greenhouse management.
• Experience in Horticulture or related industry.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES - KNOWLEDGE – SKILLS - ABILITIES

• Provides care to botanical garden displays, and greenhouse floriculture crops, including watering, fertilizing, planting, propagating, pruning, trimming, thinning, grooming, training, weeding, culling, and inspecting for pests and disease.
• Maintains a safe, efficient work environment by cleaning, organizing, and sanitizing horticultural work areas including storage, nurseries, and office spaces.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local government relationships as they relate to the mission and operations of the city.
• Knowledge of the organization and programs of the City of Morgantown.
• Knowledge of basic first aide and safety skills.
• Demonstrates an ability to follow horticulture industry standard safety practices involving ergonomics, equipment, tools, and personal protection equipment.
• Demonstrates a familiarity with the basic federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, manufacturer specifications, education standards, policies, and procedures governing the horticulture field.
• Demonstrates knowledge and an ability to operate job related equipment, motor vehicles, and tools properly and safely.
• Demonstrates an understanding and an ability to use and learn a range of current and modern job-related equipment, tools, computer hardware, and software applications.
• Demonstrates an ability to follow, guide, orient others in established safety practices, care of equipment, current technology, and best horticulture work methods.
• Demonstrates an ability to work under general supervision to prioritize work; meet deadlines; define and evaluate project and program results; and plan and implement assignments.
• Demonstrates an ability to effectively listen, speak, write, and interact tactfully in both a work and public setting. Consistently follows oral and written instructions from supervisors.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent exposure to physically demanding, unpleasant, strenuous, and/or hazardous elements.
• Follows horticulture industry standard safety practices involving ergonomics, equipment, and personal protection equipment.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs.

USE OF TECHNOLOGY & EQUIPMENT

• Position has daily use of computers, the Internet, Smartphones, etc. to create databases, spreadsheets, or reports. Position designs and creates customized reports, presentations, and/or documents using advanced software skills.
• Position uses specialized software such as GIS, SCADA or telecommunications software.
• Equipment that may be used on a regular basis includes but is not limited to weed eaters, ladders, shovels, watering truck, and assorted hand tools.

CONTACT & SUPERVISION

• Position involves frequent internal and external contact, but generally on routine matters such as furnishing or obtaining information.
• Occasionally responsible for limited supervision of seasonal interns.
• Reports to the Urban Landscape Director.

The City of Morgantown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.58 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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