Horticulturist

PrimeSpringfield, MO
Onsite

About The Position

Primatara, a picturesque estate & horse farm located in Springfield Missouri, is seeking a horticulturist to continue to cultivate the beauty of the property. This role is ideal for someone who is self-motivated, driven, and thrives working with flowers, trees, and plants. Primatara is owned by Prime Inc., a highly regarded employer in Southwest Missouri, offering a rare opportunity with excellent benefits.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of ground maintenance and operation of lawn care equipment is preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and co-workers.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in horticulture, botany, or natural sciences degree, or at least 5 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Must be able to pass a job-specific post-offer physical prior to beginning employment, testing strength and mobility.
  • Constant standing, walking, forward reaching, pedal control and grasping.
  • Frequent head turning, bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, handling, climbing and reaching.
  • Ability to lift and carry 50lbs and push and pull a push mower seasonally.

Nice To Haves

  • Post-Secondary education is beneficial but not required.
  • Certification of a Pesticide Applicator’s License is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Bioswale maintenance, including separation and removal of proper vegetation.
  • Perform propagation, irrigation, and pest management of plants.
  • Control plant growth regulation through mixing and testing fertilizers and monitoring injectors.
  • Manage scheduling for timing of appropriate planting.
  • Operate equipment such as trucks, tractors, and sprayers.
  • Maintain required knowledge of established garden plants and their cultural requirements for growth and cultivation.
  • Perform and support horticultural practices that facilitate plant health through understanding soil nutrition, sustainable gardening, and integrated pest management.
  • Turf and lawn maintenance.

Benefits

  • Excellent Health Insurance Benefits at Reasonable Rates
  • HSA Benefits
  • Dental & Vision Plans
  • Accident, Short Term Disability & Life Insurance Options
  • 401k Retirement Plans with up to a 5% Match from Prime Inc.
  • Innovative Wellness Program that Pays You to be Healthy
  • Vacation & Sick Time
  • On Site Fitness Club: Weight Training Center, Cardio Lounge, Aerobics & Yoga Classes, Basketball Court
  • On Site Salon & Spa
  • On Site Restaurant
  • On Site Daycare Center
  • On Site Doctor’s Office & Chiropractor
  • Competitive Salary
  • Yearly Prime Inc. Shareholder’s Bonus
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