Horticulture Technician - Garden Care & Guest Tours

Jacksonville Zoo; Jacksonville (FL); In loco; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Jacksonville Zoo seeks a Horticulture Technician 1 to maintain plants and landscapes across the grounds in Jacksonville, FL. This full-time role focuses on plant care, garden upkeep, and collaboration with staff to ensure safe, engaging spaces for guests.

You will assist with pruning, irrigation, and pest management while supporting tours and volunteer oversight. A high school diploma and interest in horticulture are required; flexibility for extended hours is expected.

Competenze

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite and willing to learn new software.
• Strong passion for horticulture and long-term career contribution.
• Ability to list 30 plants by common and Latin names within 90 days.
• Flexible schedule including extended hours, holidays, weekends, on-call duties.

Mansioni

• Provide plant care through planting, pruning, mulching, weeding, watering, fertilizing, and pest management.
• Identify plants on property and understand regional cultivation needs.
• Maintain gardens, green spaces, greenhouse, nursery, and shop areas.
• Engage with staff and guests, support tours and guest experiences, and mentor volunteers.

Conoscenze

Plant care

Garden maintenance

Guest engagement

Formazione

High School diploma or equivalent

Horticulture studies or wildlife/environmental sciences

Strumenti

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

The Jacksonville Zoo seeks a Horticulture Technician 1 to maintain plants and landscapes across the grounds in Jacksonville, FL. This full-time role focuses on plant care, garden upkeep, and collaboration with staff to ensure safe, engaging spaces for guests.

You will assist with pruning, irrigation, and pest management while supporting tours and volunteer oversight. A high school diploma and interest in horticulture are required; flexibility for extended hours is expected.