Horticulturist

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first culture

Advancement opportunities

Health insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Uniforms and PPE

Boot reimbursement

Training resources

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an entry-level Horticulturist to join our Horticulture and Conservation crew in Charlotte, NC. This role offers practical field training and hands-on experience in scientific plant care, pruning, planting, and nursery management, with a commitment to safety and professional development.

As part of a dedicated team, you will learn through on-the-job training, support inventory efforts, and contribute to a diverse plant collection while advancing your career in

Qualifications

• Passion for nature and outdoors.
• Comfort working outdoors year-round in Carolina weather.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Learn on-the-job to safely perform horticulture tasks: plant ID, pruning, planting and re-potting, nursery/greenhouse care, and maintenance of plant collection.
• Assist with inventorying and supporting ongoing projects for the horticulture team.
• Follow all safety rules and company safety policies.

Skills

Outdoor work

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Driving license

Education

Related degree preferred

Job description

Overview

If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

As a Horticulturist, you will be an integral member of our Horticulture and Conservation crew, working alongside Bartlett's dedicated team of horticulturists and botanists, gaining practical field experience in scientific plant care and management. This is a unique, physically demanding entry-level opportunity to develop your career in horticulture through hands-on, on-the-job training.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation, as well as:

• A safety-first culture and professionalworkplace
• Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Industry credential/license pay increases - we encourage and invest in your professional development
• Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
• Boot reimbursement up to $150
• Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC

To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett.

Responsibilities

As a Horticulturist, you will play an important role in:

• Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of horticulture, including:
  • Plant ID
  • Proper and responsible pruning
  • Planting and re-potting techniques
  • Properly maintaining an ever-developing plant nursery and greenhouses
  • Caring for our extensive, rare, and endangered plant collection
  • Assisting our crew of Horticulturists and Plant Conservationists with ongoing projects
  • Assisting with inventorying our growing plant collection
• Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies

Qualifications

• A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors is a must!
• Comfort working outdoors in year-round Carolina weather (Shirts and jackets provided)
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to participate within a multi-disciplinary team
• Prior gardening, landscape, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required
• Valid driver's license
• Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Management, Environmental Science or a related field is preferred but not required

The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

Location : Name

Research Lab

Location : State/Province

NC

Category

Research Lab and Arboretum

Type

Regular Full-Time