State of Ohio-posted 5 days ago
$22 - $26/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Zanesville, OH

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Horticulturalist 1 within the Division of Forestry , headquartered at Buckeye State Tree Nursery , assigned to Muskingum County . The address is 5940 Memory Rd., Zanesville, OH 43701. To learn more about Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Buckeye State Tree Nursery please visit Buckeye State Tree Nursery | Ohio Department of Natural Resources .

  • Propagates and cultivates native tree species, including water management, fertility management, transplanting, integrated pest management, and maintaining high-quality containerized seedlings
  • Operates specialized horticulture machinery to support the production line
  • Ensures all planting processes follow proper guidelines
  • Collects and analyzes data for seed collection and processing
  • Provides advice and information on horticultural matters and researches additional needs as necessary
  • Assists the Horticulturalist 2 at the Buckeye State Tree Nursery in all horticulture activities
  • 24 mos. exp. in horticultural practices & use of tools & equipment associated with greenhouse &/or grounds maintenance activity.
  • -Or completion of undergraduate core program in horticulture.
  • -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
  • Job Skills: Grounds & Landscaping
  • Technical Skills: Plant Health
  • Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Problem Solving
  • Please ensure your online application clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs).
  • Transcripts are required for all coursework, degrees or educational accomplishments claimed on the application.
  • Applicants must submit a transcript (can be unofficial until point of selection) by the posting deadline (attach in the Additional Attachments section of the application submission Step 6).
  • Should you have issues attaching, please email to\: [email protected] .
  • “See resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions.
  • Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application.
  • Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered.
  • At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees.
  • Medical Coverage
  • Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
  • Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
  • Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
  • Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
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