Horticulturist: Cultivate Biodiversity & Beautiful Gardens
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
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Job summary
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is seeking a Horticulturist for the Safari Park who will perform routine horticultural and grounds maintenance tasks under supervision. You will cultivate and care for a variety of plants, monitor health, and implement irrigation, fertilization, and soil improvement practices to support landscape aesthetics and plant vitality.
The role emphasizes safety, proper equipment use, record keeping, and collaboration with staff and stakeholders to advance
Qualifications
- Prior commercial plant care/landscape experience preferred.
- Knowledge of horticultural soil conditions and preparations.
- Methods and precautions for applying fertilizers and insecticides.
- Working knowledge of tree removal and maintenance practices.
- Proper watering techniques.
- Work safety practices.
Responsibilities
- Plant and transplant flora according to seasonal and environmental needs.
- Monitor plant growth and health, identify biotic and abiotic disorders.
- Implement fertilization, mulching, and irrigation to support development.
- Prune, trim, and shape plants for growth and aesthetics.
- Operate and maintain horticultural equipment safely; follow safety trainings.
- Maintain detailed records of planting schedules and maintenance activities.
Skills
Education
Job description
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is seeking a Horticulturist for the Safari Park who will perform routine horticultural and grounds maintenance tasks under supervision. You will cultivate and care for a variety of plants, monitor health, and implement irrigation, fertilization, and soil improvement practices to support landscape aesthetics and plant vitality.
The role emphasizes safety, proper equipment use, record keeping, and collaboration with staff and stakeholders to advance
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