Assistant Horticulturist: Grow & Care for Campus Gardens

University of North Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Florida, Department of Physical Facilities, Grounds, seeks a Grounds Worker to assist in day-to-day cultivation, care and maintenance of plants within a designated area, under the guidance of a head horticulturist, ensuring landscape health and aesthetic appeal.

Responsibilities include preparing garden sites, planting and transplanting, plant care and irrigation management, pest control, pruning, greenhouse oversight, equipment maintenance, and keeping records; you will

Qualifications

• Certification in horticulture, botany, or plant-based sciences with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Or a high school diploma with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Directly related to job functions as per Florida Statute.

Responsibilities

• Prepare garden sites using hand tools or machinery.
• Plant and transplant flowers, shrubs, trees, seeds, bulbs, and lawns.
• Water, weed, fertilize, prune to meet design goals.
• Scout for pests and diseases; coordinate controls.
• Prune trees to improve structure following standards.
• Oversee greenhouse production with lead horticulturist.
• Adjust irrigation, shade, and ventilation in greenhouses.
• Maintain equipment and keep records of plant materials.
• Train student employees and supervise campus volunteers.
• Provide guided tours and attend events.

Skills

Plant care

Irrigation management

Pest management

Training student employees

Record keeping

Education

Certification in horticulture, botany or plant-based sciences

High school diploma with 4+ years of relevant experience

Job description

The University of North Florida, Department of Physical Facilities, Grounds, seeks a Grounds Worker to assist in day-to-day cultivation, care and maintenance of plants within a designated area, under the guidance of a head horticulturist, ensuring landscape health and aesthetic appeal.

Responsibilities include preparing garden sites, planting and transplanting, plant care and irrigation management, pest control, pruning, greenhouse oversight, equipment maintenance, and keeping records; you will