Gardener
Zoological Society•Pittsburgh, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Gardener is an hourly, collective bargaining unit position responsible for the beautification, cultivation and maintenance of biological species of non-animal life.
Requirements
- Associates degree in horticulture or related field or equivalent experience is required.
- Working knowledge of personal computer and software preferred, along with good verbal communication skills.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of personal computer and software preferred
Responsibilities
- Cultivates ornamental trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants.
- Assists in the development of animal exhibits and public displays.
- Establishes and maintains pest management (IPM) program in accordance with industry standards, departmental, state and/or federal safety policies and procedures.
- Care of plants including watering, transplanting, fertilizing, etc., prunes plant material, mixes soil.
- Monitors and regulate environmental conditions (e.g. temperature, light levels, humidity, etc.)
- May propagate plants by seed, vegetative cuttings, division, etc.
- Maintains indoor and outdoor exhibit area in accordance with departmental policy, disseminates information to the public and may conduct tours.
- Assists in the design and implementation and maintenance of special displays as assigned.
- Assists in the inventory and recording of the plant collection both manually and by automated methods, in accordance with established collection policy.
- Participation in educational trade classes is expected.
- Performs other related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
