Horticulturist - Facilities Management

Horticulturist

Facilities Management

Full Time

Primary Responsibilities

• Select, order and track landscaping plant materials and supplies
• Oversee and coordinate small project teams during spring/fall plantings
• Maintain University landscape beds and outdoor planters
• Work with Grounds Supervisor and Grounds lead to create a master plan of plantings for all Main and River Campus beds and planters.
• Prepare all beds and planters prior to spring/fall planting
• Maintain all beds and planters throughout the season including watering, applying plant protection and nutrition products, weeding, and mulching
• Dispose of plant material and prepare beds at end of the growing season
• Operate mowers and string trimmers to maintain University grounds
• Help with any other related project work on university grounds including campus irrigation, and athletic fields
• Clean the equipment and maintenance areas; return all equipment to the designated location at the maintenance facility
• Snow and ice removal as necessary
• Maintain driver's license

• Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture and/or two (2) years of industry experience
• Demonstrated work history reflecting reliability and dependability
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to work in inclement weather, including emergencies and snow removal, and live within 30 minutes travel time from the University
• Knowledge of proper planting, cultivating, and caring for plants
• Understands soil composition and the use of soil amendments
• Knowledge of proper pruning techniques for plants, shrubs, and trees
• Ability to use hand-held tools and grounds equipment
• Operates trucks and tractors of various sizes and weights in loading hauling and unloading various equipment and supplies
• Possess MO Pesticide License or must obtain within 90 days of hire
• Ability to frequently stoop, bend, pull, and push
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry and/or drag up to 50 pounds
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service

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