HORTICULTURE SUPERVISOR

City of Portland; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Horticulture Supervisor to lead the Parks Division's on-site operations. This role involves overseeing landscape and floral design, managing a dedicated team, and ensuring the health and beauty of public gardens. With a focus on teamwork and hands-on leadership, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the community's green spaces. The position offers a supportive work environment with excellent benefits, including free health insurance, paid holidays, and opportunities for professional development. If you have a passion for horticulture and a knack for leadership, this is your chance to make a difference!

Benefits

Free employee health insurance

Thirteen paid holidays

Sick, vacation, and personal leave

Life, dental, and vision insurance

Choice of retirement plans

Fitness Reimbursement

Use of City recreation facilities

Discount on professional development programs

Qualifications

• Extensive public horticulture experience in design and maintenance.
• Ability to interpret and carry out instructions effectively.
• Experience compiling reports and responding to tree emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate on-site operations of the Horticulture Section.
• Supervise crew members and seasonal staff in garden operations.
• Participate in supervisory on-call coverage and winter operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Public landscape gardening

Insect and disease management

Landscape design

Education

Degree in Horticulture

Degree in Landscape Maintenance

Tools

Maine Pesticide Operators License

Maine Arborist License

Job description

HORTICULTURE SUPERVISOR
Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department

The City of Portland Parks Division is seeking a Horticulture Supervisor. This is a working supervisory position that directs and coordinates the on-site field operations of the Horticulture Section of the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department and works under the general direction of the City Arborist. The work involves landscape and floral design, landscape and floral garden operations including direct supervision of the Horticulture Section crew members and seasonal staff.

We are looking for someone who is a team player, has supervisory experience, knowledge of public landscape gardening including but not limited to landscape garden design and maintenance, including pruning of hedges, shrubs and small trees, insect and disease management.

Requirements of Work:

• Extensive education, training and demonstrated public horticulture experience performing the required work, including design, layout, maintenance of all related display gardens and landscapes.
• Interprets and effectively carries out written and oral instructions.
• Compiles and prepares weekly, monthly and quarterly reports.
• Responds to related tree emergencies and participates in Supervisory on-call coverage and departmental winter operations.
• Maine Nursery and Landscape Association Certification preferred.

Necessary Requirements:

• Applicants must have a degree in Horticulture, landscape maintenance or related fields.
• 3-5 years Supervisory experience in the field of Horticulture
• Must possess a Maine Pesticide Operators License with Outdoor Ornamentals (3A) category.
• Ability to obtain a Maine Arborist License within 6 months of appointment into the position.
• Certified in First Aid and CPR preferred.

Applications accepted until 5/16/2025.

Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position, AFSCME Supervisors Grade 28 - Starting weekly salary $1,053.60.

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
• Thirteen paid holidays
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Use of City recreation facilities
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or at 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email [e-mail].

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Group : SUPERVISOR

Job Family : SUPERVISORS

Posting Start : 05/02/2025

Posting End : 05/16/2025