Horticulture Technician

OKC Zoo•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•$14 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Horticulture Technician helps keep the Zoo’s botanical gardens healthy, vibrant, and guest-ready through expert plant care, irrigation, and pest control. The horticulture technician helps maintain the horticultural program through plant health, pest control, flowerbed maintenance, and irrigation work of the Zoo’s botanical gardens.

Requirements

One (1) year of experience in formal landscape and grounds maintenance or an equivalent combination of education and experience
High School diploma or G.E.D
Valid Oklahoma driver’s license within thirty (30) days of hire and pass driver’s history check
Knowledge of landscape maintenance techniques
Knowledge of soil and weather conditions in the Oklahoma City area
Knowledge of native plant species of Oklahoma
Knowledge of operation and repair of landscaping equipment
Knowledge of natural and chemical pest control methods and application practices
Knowledge of Oklahoma pesticide laws and application regulations
Knowledge of Oklahoma City Zoological Park programs, activities, exhibits, and events
Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, and design drawings
Ability to interpret rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines
Ability to apply safe work practices and use appropriate safety equipment
Ability to prepare records, reports, and correspondence
Ability to maintain working relationships with staff, contractors, vendors, and the public
Ability to prioritize and delegate responsibilities
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency situations
Required to walk, sit and stand for periods of time.
Push, lift, and carry up to 25 lbs, with assistance.
Bend, stoop, kneel, and move intermittently throughout the day.
May be exposed to fumes, odors, dust, moving mechanical parts and vehicles.
Exposure to extreme weather conditions, such as heat, cold, rain, snow and ice.
Exposure to potentially dangerous animals.
Subject to pre-employment and/or periodic background checks and drug testing.