Horticulturist
General Description: Summary: This position will oversee the management of assigned garden areas of Toledo Botanical Garden.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Performs, coordinates and directs the work activities of interns, volunteers and staff in the planting and maintenance of ornamental flowers, trees and shrubs.
Transports workers and materials to and from the on-site work areas.
Assures quality and performance of work in progress or upon completion to assure compliance with instructions.
Performs and oversees work involved in grounds maintenance including mowing and trimming grass, raking leaves, irrigation, application of chemicals, removing snow and ice, and pruning all types of plant material as needed.
Works with horticulture staff to keep plant records up-to-date.
Recommends improvements and preventative maintenance programs and techniques.
Assist with installation and maintenance of irrigation systems.
Writes articles, teaches horticulture classes and television garden education spots as needed.
Provides information to the public on the gardens.
Assists with planning and design reviews of the horticulture collections.
Assists in the development of horticultural tours/decent training programs.
Assists at special events as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Oversees and directs the work of the interns, seasonals and volunteers assigned to the gardens.
Minimum Qualifications: Qualifications: This individual must posses a valid driver license. This position also requires the individual to obtain a public operator’s license for chemical application from the state of Ohio Department of Agriculture upon hiring. This position requires a minimum of an Associates Degree in horticulture, floriculture or a closely related area and two years of responsible landscape experience, which included the identification and care of a variety of plant materials.
How to Apply: Send cover letter and resume to: Director of Operations, Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Drive, Toledo, Ohio 43615-2803. For more information call 419.936.2971. Fax: 419.936.2987. Email:
operations@toledogarden.org.
Visit our website at:
www.toledogarden.org