Horticulture Technician (Full-time)

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park•Grand Rapids, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Bring your passion for plants, outdoor environments, and hands‑on horticulture work to our team! We’re looking for a skilled Horticulture Technician to help maintain our display gardens, greenhouses, conservatories, irrigation systems, and turf areas. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in high‑quality landscape care, and is comfortable operating a wide range of horticultural equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking steady full-time hours with benefits and perks, a positive work environment, and the chance to grow with a strong, supportive team.

Requirements

A dependable, hardworking individual who takes pride in their work
A team-oriented mindset and willingness to help where needed
Ability to operate machinery and equipment
Availability for 1st shift (7 am or 7:30 am start time)
A positive attitude and eagerness to learn
High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Current First Aid and CPR certification preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain valid State of Residence driver's and chauffeur's license prior to hire date.
Ability to obtain and maintain valid Aerial Lift Operator, and MI pesticide applicator licenses prior to hire date or within a set time within the course of employment.
Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on, relevant experience required.
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
Able to pass a respirator fit test as defined by worker protection standards
First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred
Ability to interact with facility guests, staff, vendors, and contractors in a courteous and professional manner to support a safe and positive experience.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
General knowledge of fire codes, ADA accessibility requirements, and basic event safety practices, with the ability to follow established procedures.
Basic working knowledge of computer systems.
Basic proficiency with common business applications such as Microsoft Outlook and Word, or comparable tools.
Ability to manage assigned tasks effectively while maintaining awareness of time and event deadlines.
Ability to adapt to changing exhibition needs and schedules while exercising sound judgment.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a collaborative environment.
Commitment to personal accountability, reliability, and completing assigned work to established standards.
Ability to demonstrate the brand Core values and standard of service excellence
Ability to work a varied schedule, weekends, and periodic holiday shifts.
Ability to adjust work hours on an agreed as-needed basis during peak project periods, which may occasionally include modified hours or limited weekend availability during peak season.
Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, and walk.
Must be able to regularly move up to 20 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds, and occasionally 100+ pounds (such as loading, unloading, and moving supplies, medium to heavy tools, and equipment).
Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching are required.
Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder and must be able to work at heights up to 50 feet.
Ability to observe details at close range and communicate information accurately with others is required.
Includes occasional object manipulation with or without assistance and the ability to efficiently navigate the workspace to access essential resources.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years of hands‑on, relevant horticulture or landscape maintenance experience preferred.
Technician or Maintenance (light duty) experience preferred.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification preferred

Responsibilities

Support greenhouse and conservatory operations, including plant production, environmental monitoring, and general upkeep.
Operate a variety of horticultural and landscape‑maintenance equipment, including pickup trucks, tractors, utility carts, commercial mowers, trailers, loaders, skid steers, snowplows, dump trucks, and similar machinery.
Ensure all landscape spaces are safe, healthy, and visually appealing.
Maintain display gardens, turf areas, irrigation systems, and plant collections.
Perform horticultural tasks including planting, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, watering, and integrated pest management.