Horticulturist

Bartlett Tree Experts • Charlotte, NC

45d • Onsite

About The Position

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development. As a Horticulturist, you will be an integral member of our Horticulture and Conservation crew, working alongside Bartlett's dedicated team of horticulturists and botanists, gaining practical field experience in scientific plant care and management. This is a unique, physically demanding entry-level opportunity to develop your career in horticulture through hands-on, on-the-job training.

Requirements

• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors is a must!
• Comfort working outdoors in year-round Carolina weather (Shirts and jackets provided)
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to participate within a multi-disciplinary team
• Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Prior gardening, landscape, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of horticulture, including:
• Plant ID
• Proper and responsible pruning
• Planting and re-potting techniques
• Properly maintaining an ever-developing plant nursery and greenhouses
• Caring for our extensive, rare, and endangered plant collection
• Assisting our crew of Horticulturists and Plant Conservationists with ongoing projects
• Assisting with inventorying our growing plant collection
• Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation, as well as:
• A safety-first culture and professional workplace
• Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Industry credential/license pay increases - we encourage and invest in your professional development
• Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
• Boot reimbursement up to $150
• Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees