Assistant Horticulturist

Atlanta Botanical Garden Inc•Atlanta, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a unique position in that it is divided between outdoor gardens and Conservatories, offering experience and training in a wide range of plants in both amenity, tropical horticulture & native plants. This candidate time will be divided between the two teams.

Requirements

Associate Degree in horticulture, botany or related field, or two years of hands-on professional gardening experience
Keen attitude to learn and develop a working plant knowledge
Must be able to sustain moderate physical exertion with full range of body motion for lifting up to 40 lbs.
Ability to operate hand and power garden equipment
Ability to apply chemicals with supervision
Valid Driver’s License with good driving record
Fluency in English
Computer literacy
Required to work outdoors in all weather conditions
The use of ladders is required as necessary for plant care
Ability to implement allocated work plans in a timely and efficient manner

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with the public a plus

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 and to the visitors
Work on special projects as assigned
Assist the Conservation Display Garden horticulturist with the management of the native plant habitat
Assist the Conservatory horticulturist with the maintenance of the tropical rain forest & desert
Familiarize yourself with the Integrated pest management program (IPM) with particular focus on biological control agents essential to pest management within the Conservatories & outside gardens
Weekend watering duties: required to water during the weekends
Support the garden educational goals