Horticulturist

Musco Sports Lighting; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Musco Sports Lighting is seeking a qualified Horticulturist for our Oskaloosa office. You will support care, maintenance, and continuous improvement of indoor and outdoor plant material across Musco facilities, contributing to attractive spaces for team members, visitors, and guests.

The role requires a degree in horticulture or equivalent experience, strong knowledge of pests and diseases, and the ability to work varied hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• Degree in horticulture or at least two years of relevant horticulture experience.
• Knowledge of plant pests, diseases and treatment methods.
• Ability to work varied hours, including rotating weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and 150 pounds or more with assistance.
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to changing conditions.
• Comfort outdoors in heat and cold.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, planting, watering, pruning, and ongoing care of indoor and outdoor plant material.
• Improve plant health, appearance, and overall quality using horticulture knowledge.
• Identify pests, diseases, and other concerns and implement corrective action.
• Maintain knowledge of care practices for foliage, tropical plants, annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs.
• Support monthly greenhouse newsletter content and assist with horticulture-related classes.
• Engage with team members by answering plant care questions and assisting with desk plants.
• Document processes and best practices for maintaining plant material and growing areas.
• Use diagnostic equipment to monitor soil pH and electrical conductivity levels.

Skills

Plant health knowledge

Pest diagnosis

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Microsoft 365

Valid driver’s license

Work at heights

Gardening tools experience

Outdoor weather endurance

Education

Degree in horticulture, or 2 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The Musco Facilities Team has an opening for a Horticulturist at our Oskaloosa office. The Horticulture Team is seeking a qualified and motivated Horticulturist to support the care, maintenance, and continued improvement of indoor and outdoor living assets across Musco facilities. This position provides an opportunity to apply horticultural expertise in a professional environment while contributing to attractive, healthy, and well-maintained spaces for team members, visitors, and guests. If your experience aligns with the qualifications outlined below, we look forward to hearing from you!

• Degree in horticulture or at least two years of relevant horticulture experience.
• Knowledge of plant pests, diseases, and appropriate treatment methods.
• Ability to work varied hours, including rotating weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently and 150 pounds or more with assistance.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt quickly to changing conditions.
• Comfort working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills and strong attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license required. A valid Iowa driver's license is required for travel between work sites in a company vehicle.
• Ability to work at heights of at least 25 feet.
• Experience using gardening tools and performing hands-on manual labor.
• Experience with computers and Microsoft 365.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Innovative problem-solving with a team-oriented mindset.
• Familiarity with Musco solutions is a plus.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning, preparation, planting, watering, pruning, and ongoing care of indoor and outdoor plant material.
• Use horticulture knowledge to improve plant health, appearance, and overall quality.
• Identify plant pests, diseases, and other concerns, and recommend or implement corrective action.
• Maintain knowledge of proper care practices for foliage plants, tropical plants, annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs.
• Support monthly Greenhouse newsletter content and assist with teaching small horticulture-related classes.
• Engage with team members by answering plant care questions and assisting with personal desk plants as needed.
• Document processes and best practices used to maintain plant material and growing areas.
• Use diagnostic equipment to monitor and maintain appropriate soil pH and electrical conductivity levels.

Who is Musco:

For more than 50 years, Musco has specialized in sports and large-area lighting and technology, providing innovative solutions for projects in more than 135 countries. Headquartered in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Musco has more than 2,100 team members worldwide. Musco was named an Iowa Top Workplace by The Des Moines Register (2023–2025) and a USA TODAY Top Workplace (2025–2026). Learn more at www.musco.com .

Team Culture and Partnerships:

At Musco, we offer meaningful work in a team-first culture with continuous learning and professional development. We value work-life balance, providing flexibility for community involvement, family activities, and personal time. We have a generous benefit package created with the Team in mind. It includes varying health insurance plans, vision and dental insurance, PTO, 401k, profit sharing, and more!

As supporters of recreational organizations, we help ensure safer and more enjoyable playing experiences worldwide. If giving back resonates with you, learn more about our partnerships .

At Musco , we make it happen and want you to be a part of it.