Horticulturist

Bok Tower Gardens Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bok Tower Gardens Inc seeks a Horticulturist to achieve and maintain top-quality horticultural work in the Garden. You will help plant beds, manage displays, and support seasonal activities.

The role requires two years in horticulture, a Florida driver’s license, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather. You will collaborate with leadership to implement IPM and mentor volunteers.

Qualifications

• Two years of horticulture or related work experience.
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain displays and gardens at high quality by planting and mulching.
• Weed, dig, propagate, transplant, prune; apply fertilizer.
• Practice Integrated Pest Management (IPM) per leadership guidance.
• Operate landscape equipment (mowers, edgers, blowers, trimmers, etc.).
• Use current landscaping techniques and plant identification skills.
• Provide information to Horticulture Manager and Director on garden plans.
• Direct volunteers and guide gardeners to complete tasks.
• Record plant material changes with plant records team.
• Create written content and deliver in-person teaching or outreach.
• Support special events and seasonal activities.

Skills

Landscape gardening

Operate power equipment

IPM knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn mowers and trimmers

Garden equipment

Job description

Description

Mission

The Horticulturist is responsible for achieving and maintaining a high level of horticultural quality in the Garden, to ensure that Garden is planted and maintained at the highest levels of quality. The Horticulturist shares responsibility for the success of Bok Tower Gardens.

This role consistently upholds and supports Bok Tower Gardens’ mission, vision, and cultural values.

Core Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintains displays and gardens at the highest level of quality by preparing plant beds, installing woody and herbaceous ornamentals, perennials, annuals, and bulbs
• Weeding, digging, propagating, transplanting and pruning; and applying fertilizer
• Practicing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as directed by the Horticulture Leadership Team.
• Operates and performs basic maintenance on power and hand-held landscape and gardening equipment (mowers, edger’s, blowers, trimmers, chain saws, etc.).
• Utilizes the latest techniques in landscaping and gardening; fertilizers and pesticides; plant identification; equipment operation and service; and cultural practices of landscape plant materials.
• Provides information to the Horticulture Manager and the Director of Horticulture on the development of his/her designated garden area and participates in plans and designs for their assigned areas.
• Directs volunteers and provides directions to gardeners as needed to accomplish work lists
• Provides accurate and timely information to the plant records team concerning the addition and removal of plant material in the garden
• Produces both written content and in-person program delivery as requested for educational and promotional purposes.
• Participates in the production and support of special events and other seasonal activities.
• Undertakes other appropriate tasks as may be assigned.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Ability

• Vision
• Hearing
• Speech
• Dexterity

Physical

• Lifting – minimum 60 lbs.
• Kneeling
• Bending
• Visual Concentration

Environment

• Noise
• Dust
• Fumes
• Heat/Cold

Supervision

Receives general supervision and performance assessments from the Horticulture Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of landscape gardening and maintenance practices. Able to operate power equipment and machinery in a responsible and safe manner. Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to work effectively with other staff members as generally represented by a high school diploma or GED. Two years of experience in horticulture or related work. Applicants should be physically able to perform the duties required in maintaining a large garden and be able to work outdoors in all types of weather. Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Florida Pesticide License
• FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professional