Gardener

Desert Botanical Garden • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

A participating member of the Trail Horticulturist team responsible for the health, care, and growth of plants used in the Garden’s displays, exhibits, and trails with the goal of achieving the highest level of excellence in alignment with best practices in horticultural care for desert plants.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, botany, life sciences, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Be able to work independently with direction from supervising horticulturist.
• Exceptional time management, communication, and organizational skills.
• The ability to solve problems using discretion and good judgment, high levels of personal motivation.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings when needed.
• Valid driver’s license for cart training and use.

Nice To Haves

• Public Garden experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Actively support the management and care for team areas ensuring that all plant beds meet the Garden’s standards of health, aesthetic, and cultivation.
• Perform appropriate horticulture related tasks as assigned by the Supervisor including, manual watering, detailing for highly visible beds and displays, minor irrigation maintenance for assigned areas, and tree and shrub pruning.
• Actively support the care and health of the Garden’s accessioned plants in assigned areas including documentation, review and evaluation in collaboration with the Supervisor.
• Provide support for all departmental activities including plant sales, exhibit and display installations, and collecting trips.
• Supervise, manage, and communicate with volunteers working with the Garden Trail team.
• Participates in departmental, Garden, and planning meetings; assist with reports and proposals; continue professional education and participation in professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level