Horticultural Technician

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking a Horticultural Technician to join the North Carolina Museum of Art's team. This role involves maintaining the beauty and safety of the Museum Park's landscapes, including plant care, equipment operation, and irrigation management. The position requires a valid driver's license, and candidates with a background in horticulture are encouraged to apply for a chance to enrich the outdoor spaces of a leading cultural institution in Raleigh.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $1,000

Employee health insurance options

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in plant maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge in turf management and heavy equipment operation.
• Valid driver's license and NC Pesticide License required or must obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the Museum's Park landscapes.
• Responsible for water feature maintenance and irrigation.
• Operate light and heavy equipment for landscape maintenance.

Skills

Plant maintenance procedures

Turf management

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in horticulture or related field

Job description

Description of Work

• SIGN-ON BONUS BEING OFFERED***
  
  

A sign-on bonus of $1,000 is being offered for eligible candidates. See eligibility at https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy

• Payout contingent on funding availability*
• This is a repost. Previous applicants are still being considered and do NOT need to reapply**.
  
  

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This Position Is Located At

2110 Blue Ridge Road

Raleigh, NC 27607

Primary Purpose Of Position

Are you looking for a dynamic work environment where you can grow and make an impact? The North Carolina Museum of Art is seeking a Horticultural Technician to join our team in maintaining and enhancing the Musuem's Park's landscapes. The Horticultural Technician will be responsible for the care and continued development of gardens within the Museum Park. Garden maintenance including preserving the beauty, health, and safety of the gardens will be paramount.

Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Responsibility for the cultivation, maintenance, and promotion of plants and turf around the Museum Park while exercising caution around sculptures.
• Responsibility for water feature maintenance; irrigation installation/repair; pesticide application; watering; pruning; fertilizing; and identifying diseased plants and using Integrated Pest Management.
• Performing proper trail installation and trail maintenance.
• Responsibility for maintenance of small engines and equipment such as minor repairs as well as oil and filter changes.
• Operating light and heavy equipment such as bobcats, forklifts, mini excavators, dump trucks, and tractors.
• Working safely in a public park around children, bikers, and large groups.
  
  

Position/Physical Requirements

• Typical work schedule is Monday to Thursday-10-hour shifts.
• Employee is considered "Essential/Mandatory Staff" and required to work on adverse weather days, during emergencies, and may be called to work special events.
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 30 lbs. of force with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Performing snow and ice removal as needed.
• Work requires a variety of physical tasks, visual acuity, and outside under all weather conditions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Must have a NC Pesticide License or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Qualified Candidates Must Have Or Be Able To

• Demonstrated experience or knowledge in plant maintenance procedures used in landscape installation and grounds maintenance with the ability to safely apply that knowledge in the field including pruning, weeding, planting, mowing, and mulching.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience in turf management including identifying common weeds and diseases, mowing, and procedures necessary to maintain high quality turfgrass.
• Demonstrated experience or knowledge in the cultivation and maintenance of plants material.
  
  

Management Preferences

• Experience in trail construction and maintenance as well as stormwater management around infrastructure such as trails and sculpture.
• Experience in the operation of heavy equipment such as skid steer, forklifts, mini excavators, dump trucks, tractors, mowers, golf carts, and RTV vehicles.
• Experience working in a formal garden or public park.
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma

AND

two years of progressive experience in horticultural work;

OR

Associate's degree in agriculture and natural resources, greenhouse and grounds maintenance, horticulture technology, landscape gardening

OR

closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution;

OR

An Equivalent Combination Of Education And Experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications May require North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Museum of Art, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources, is the State’s premier visual arts institution. The statutory purpose of the Museum is to acquire, preserve, and exhibit works of art for the education and enjoyment of the people of the State, and to conduct programs of education, research, and publication designed to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of art on the part of the people of the State [GS 140-5.12]. The Museum occupies a growing complex of buildings, grounds, and facilities located on Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Museum’s campus includes some 160+acres of land, including lawns, landscaped areas, pastures, and forestland with trails. Facilities include two main museum buildings, a Welcome Center, a large outdoor performing arts facility, parking lots, and bike trails.

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!

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The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.

We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

Application Process

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Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Employment Eligibility It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

Sign On Bonus Eligibility

To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system, subject to the State Human Resources Act.

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Contact Information

N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

Division of Human Resources

Angela Avant-Jones

109 East Jones Street

Raleigh, NC 27699

Phone: [phone]

[e-mail]

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I understand that DNCR requires a complete description of education and work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. I have included all this information within my application. (If you have not completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting.) Yes, I understand this requirement.

• Yes, I understand this requirement
  
  

02

If offered this position, are you willing to accept a salary within the posted recruitment range of $31,200-$41,000?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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If you have graduated from a college or university, please list your major and degree type. If you do not have a degree, please type N/A.

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Where did you learn about this job opportunity?

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• Other
  
  

05

Have you been affected by federal funding reductions or by Hurricane Helene, and, if so, which of these?

• Yes- federal funding reductions
• Yes- Hurricane Helene
• No
  
  

06

This position is considered "Essential/Mandatory Staff" and required to work on adverse weather days, during emergencies, and may be called to work special events. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

This Position Regularly Drives a State-owned Vehicle Which Requires a Valid Driver’s License Issued From Within The United States. Please Select Which Statement Applies To You

• I have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States.
• I do not have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States, but I am able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• I do not have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States, and I will not be able to obtain one.
  
  

08

This position's job duties are performed in both inside and outside environmental conditions. Do you have the physical ability to work long hours in outdoor environments traversing varied terrain year-round with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No
  
  

09

This position requires the ability to lift up to 30 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

10

Do you have experience with any of the following plant maintenance procedures used in landscaping installation and grounds maintenance? Select all that apply.

• None
• Pruning
• Weeding
• Planting
• Mowing
• Mulching
  
  

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Please select the option that shows the years of knowledge and experience you have with turf management including identifying common weeds and diseases, mowing, and procedures necessary to maintain high quality turfgrass.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year but less than 3 years
• At least 3 years but less than 5 years
• At least 5 years but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more
  
  

12

Please select the option that shows the years of experience and knowledge you have with cultivation and maintenance of plants material.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year but less than 3 years
• At least 3 years but less than 5 years
• At least 5 years but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more
• Required Question