Horticultural Technician

City of Davenport (IA) • Davenport, IA

341d • $22 - $22

About The Position

Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in a variety of horticultural activities, and performs related work as required. The position involves maintaining greenhouse and conservatory buildings, grounds, and park gardens, as well as operating various gardening equipment.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in ornamental horticulture, floriculture, or related field plus two (2) years of commercial horticultural or landscaping experience; or
• High school diploma or GED equivalent plus four (4) years of commercial horticultural or landscaping experience; or
• An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the required work in this position.
• Must possess a valid driver's license upon application
• Obtain a Commercial Driver's License Permit (CDLP) within 30 days of appointment
• Obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement within 90 days of appointment and maintain throughout duration of employment
• Must obtain pesticide applicators certification within six months of hire
• Must pass a physical examination and background check as prescribed by the city
• Must reside in Iowa or Illinois within two (2) years of hire and maintain residency throughout the duration of employment

Responsibilities

• Maintains greenhouse and conservatory building, grounds and park gardens
• Waters and weeds plants
• Plants and transplants seedlings at proper time into proper environments
• Mixes and applies liquid and solid pesticides and fertilizers
• Assists in setting shows in conservatory
• Controls vents, heat valves, and temperature in greenhouses and conservatory
• Makes cuttings and collects seeds from various plants
• Labels and names plants
• Conducts tours
• Operates lawn mowers, tillers, dump trucks, and loaders
• Performs minor tree pruning
• Acts as lead worker in the assignment and direction of seasonal employees
• Performs snow removal
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package
• Cost for a family plan for medical, dental, vision and prescription is only $98.61 per month for 2025 and starts on first day of employment
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation - The City will contribute 6.5% of the employee's income to his/her 457 account if the employee contributes at least 1% (applicable to Teamsters)
• 13 paid holidays
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree