Horticulturist: Field Plant Care & Conservation Training

Baton Rouge Telco Federal Credit Union; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety culture

Advancement within

Insurance benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

PPE provided

Boot reimbursement

Training programs

Research resources NC

Job summary

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an entry-level Horticulturist to join the Research Lab and Arboretum in NC. You will gain practical field experience, working with a team of horticulturists and botanists on plant care, nursery management, and conservation projects.

The role emphasizes on-the-job learning, safety adherence, and career development within Bartlett's culture. Applicants should be prepared for outdoor work and physical tasks, with opportunities for professional advancement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Outdoor work

Physical fitness

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Education

Arboriculture/Forestry/Horticulture related degree preferred

Job description

Bartlett Tree Experts is seeking an entry-level Horticulturist to join the Research Lab and Arboretum in NC. You will gain practical field experience, working with a team of horticulturists and botanists on plant care, nursery management, and conservation projects.

The role emphasizes on-the-job learning, safety adherence, and career development within Bartlett's culture. Applicants should be prepared for outdoor work and physical tasks, with opportunities for professional advancement.