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Posting deadline: May 23,2008
RE-POSTED POSITION ADDITIONAL APPLICANTS REQUESTED!
HORTICULTURALIST /GROUNDS MANAGER #08-024 $48,422 - $58,989
Responsibilities: Under the general supervision of the Park Manager III, maintains landscape installations, including but not limited to: determines types and quantity of horticultural plants to be grown; cultivates and propagates exotic and native plant species that are landscape or exhibit specific; selects and purchases seed, plant nutrients, and disease control chemicals; provides daily maintenance and identifies plant needs and provides appropriate solutions. Coordinates and supervises full-time and seasonal staff and Jail Alternative Sentencing Program crews in a working lead role to assist with landscaping and grounds maintenance activities. Plans and designs landscape elements in zoo setting; works with zookeepers to design and install plants in and near animal exhibits and improve the care of botanical features in animal exhibits; verifies that herbaceous materials used near animals are non-toxic; categorizes plant species; and other required duties. Performs and assists with the assignment and supervision of maintenance activities such as: mowing, trimming, mulching, seeding, weeding, composting, fertilization, clearing of trees and brush, irrigation, aeration, herbicide application, pesticide application, etc. Develops and is responsible for integrated pest management program for zoo. Establishes protocols for recruiting, scheduling, and training of volunteers and interns in the Horticulture division. Answers questions and interprets the horticulture collection to the public. Maintains records such as equipment, material, and plant inventory, etc. Performs other duties as required.
Essential Job Functions: With or without accommodations, this employee must be capable of successfully performing the following: Must have knowledge of legal requirements, regulations, laws and other authoritative standards applicable to horticulture. Arborist certification or equivalent is preferred. Possession of or ability to obtain state licensing as a Pesticide Applicator is required. Training or experience with Integrated Pest Management programs is preferred. Climbs stairs and ladders regularly. Will occasionally, lift, carry, push and pull weights up to 75 lbs. Performs other routine physical functions like bending, sitting, standing, squatting, etc. Walks on various types of terrain in all climate conditions. Operates vehicles requiring Michigan Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
Degree/ Education: Must have a Bachelor=s Degree in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Botany, Plant Ecology or other closely related field of study. Must have two years of progressively responsible horticulture and/or forestry experience, including supervisory experience. Prior experience designing, installing, and maintaining landscape plantings in a zoo, park, conservatory, arboretum, or nature center setting preferred. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Michigan Motor Vehicle Operator=s License is required. Must have a good driving record. Driving records will be checked as part of the referral process. You must be able to meet the standards of the Ingham County Driving Records Policy for referral. Must submit a cover letter and resume with application.
Location: Lansing