Greenhouse Laborer

Churchill Downs Incorporated • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

The Greenhouse Laborer will possess a variety of skills and abilities particularly in horticulture and landscape maintenance. This position is essential for maintaining the beauty and functionality of the grounds at Churchill Downs Racetrack.

Requirements

• Two (2) year horticulture degree or five (5) years landscape work experience.
• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
• Possess or ability to obtain a valid Kentucky Pesticide Applicator’s certification – category 3.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and submit successfully to a DMV and background check.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of irrigation systems and repair.
• Ability to operate equipment such as mowers, trimmers, chemical sprayers, various hand tools, and related equipment.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment such as a forklift, two-man lift, sweeper truck, and various power tools.
• Digging, planting, and replanting flowers, bushes, trees, and moving and removing fixtures, dirt, chemicals, furniture, and related items as needed.
• Prepare soil, plant bulbs, seed, cuttings, graft and bud plants, transplant seedlings and rooted cuttings.
• Fertilizing and spraying plants to prevent disease and pests.
• Paver installation and repair.
• Maintain clean work areas and space.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees