019144- Horticulture Specialist, Formal Gardens

The University of North Carolina • Asheville, NC

341d • $33,000 - $37,500

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Horticulture Specialist, Formal Gardens position consists of the installation and maintenance of intensely planted horticultural demonstration areas through the 424+ acres of The North Carolina Arboretum property. Reporting to the Garden Crew Leader, this position is responsible for the many duties required for maintaining the beauty and health and developing the educational aspects of the Arboretum's Landscapes. The Gardner is responsible for the maintenance of and the safety within the Arboretum's educational Core Garden Areas. Within these garden areas, this position will be responsible for its care and continued development. Garden maintenance including preserving the beauty, health and safety of the gardens will be paramount as will integrated pest management, education and plant records. The goal of this position is to not only maintain a healthy and beautiful garden display, but also to develop and interpret the garden in such a way as to provide an educational opportunity for the visiting public.

Requirements

• Graduation from a two-year technical college with a degree in horticulture, landscape, gardening or closely related field and one year in landscape maintenance.
• Graduation from high school and three years in horticultural work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Significant knowledge of gardening and grounds-keeping principles.
• Ability to operate large and small equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge of regional plant material.
• Public garden experience.
• Holding a public pesticide applicator's license.
• Experience in heavy landscape construction.

Responsibilities

• Installation and maintenance of horticultural demonstration areas.
• Maintain the beauty and health of the Arboretum's landscapes.
• Ensure safety within the educational Core Garden Areas.
• Conduct garden maintenance including integrated pest management.
• Develop and interpret gardens for educational opportunities.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Affirmative action employer.
• Veteran's preference.
• Participation in E-Verify.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees