Horticulturist

Ggp Parks•Tulsa, OK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, complete landscape maintenance functions, including but not limited to, all aspects of plant health care and day-to-day operations involving horticulture. Essential Functions (Including, but not limited to): Conducts all activities in alignment with principles and integrity of the George Kaiser Family Foundation. Ensure quality and consistency in all aspects of the day to day horticultural operation. Follow all operating and horticulture policies and procedures on a continuous basis to ensure safety, efficiency and guest satisfaction. Complete landscape tasks including but not limited to cutbacks, leaf removal, mulching, pruning, weeding, mowing, string trimming, planting, deadheading and pesticide applications. Utilize, inspect, and complete minor repairs of irrigation system. Complete plant health care practices including but not limited to scouting for plant diseases and insects, proper watering, applying pesticides per protocol, and applying fertilizer in correct amounts. Communicate needed materials and plants for horticulture operations. Complete plant designs as necessary. Train and guide volunteers and/or temporary assistants to safely help in tasks as needed or as assigned. Operate equipment as necessary. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

An Associate’s degree in horticulture or 2 years of experience in horticulture or a related field.
Valid driver’s license and be insurable through the park’s insurance carrier.
Must have or be able to acquire Oklahoma pesticide license.
Knowledge and experience with public parks and/or horticulture operations.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong customer service skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to operate equipment as necessary.
Proficient with Word and Excel and be able to adapt well to various other computer programs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Desire and ability to enhance The Gathering Place brand and its executive team in the best interest of the Community, The George Kaiser Family Foundation, donors, and all Stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Complete landscape maintenance functions, including all aspects of plant health care and day-to-day operations involving horticulture.
Ensure quality and consistency in all aspects of the day-to-day horticultural operation.
Follow all operating and horticulture policies and procedures.
Complete landscape tasks including cutbacks, leaf removal, mulching, pruning, weeding, mowing, string trimming, planting, deadheading and pesticide applications.
Utilize, inspect, and complete minor repairs of irrigation systems.
Complete plant health care practices including scouting for plant diseases and insects, proper watering, applying pesticides per protocol, and applying fertilizer in correct amounts.
Communicate needed materials and plants for horticulture operations.
Complete plant designs as necessary.
Train and guide volunteers and/or temporary assistants.
Operate equipment as necessary.