Botanical Garden Care Specialist

City Park Conservancy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City Park Conservancy in New Orleans seeks a Botanical Garden Horticulturist to perform hands-on garden maintenance under the supervision of the Horticulture Supervisor. You will plant, prune, mow, weed, water, and assist with general landscape care.

This role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, at least one year of horticulture experience or vocational training, and a valid driver's license. The work is outdoors and physically demanding, with weekend shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year experience or vocational training in horticulture or related field.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to learn additional horticulture practices.
• Ability to operate hand tools and power equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic care and daily maintenance of assigned garden areas.
• Record fertilizer, pesticide, and herbicide applications under supervision.
• Use hand tools and landscape power equipment.
• Keep gardens clean by removing leaves, branches, and debris.
• Perform soil prep, planting, mulching, watering, weeding, pruning, mowing, and related tasks.
• Monitor gardens for pests and diseases and report issues.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Hand tools operation

Power equipment operation

Following instructions

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

One year horticulture experience or vocational training

Job description

City Park Conservancy in New Orleans seeks a Botanical Garden Horticulturist to perform hands-on garden maintenance under the supervision of the Horticulture Supervisor. You will plant, prune, mow, weed, water, and assist with general landscape care.

This role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, at least one year of horticulture experience or vocational training, and a valid driver's license. The work is outdoors and physically demanding, with weekend shifts as needed.