Landscape Design & Horticulture Specialist

Boys Town; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys Town in Omaha, NE, seeks a Horticulture and Landscape Specialist-1 to maintain horticulture, outdoor floriculture, and greenhouse plants. You will assist with landscape design and installation, maintain pathways and green spaces, and perform minor tree maintenance.

Roles require valid driver’s license, on-call availability, and ability to work evenings/weekends/holidays. State of Nebraska pesticide/herbicide applicator license is required within 6 months of hire, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance, landscape installation, and/or agriculture required.
• Minimum 18 years if age required.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record required.
• Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.
• Ability to be on-call (continuously or rotationally) to provide support required.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with horticulture, floriculture, greenhouse, landscape and grounds activities.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs a variety of environmental control systems.
• Plants and maintains outdoor display areas using approved organic and biologic control measures.
• Determines propagation methods and raises floricultural crops.
• Maintains greenhouse facilities and winter care of exotic and non-hardy plants.
• Removes and replaces substandard plant materials; conducts autumn cleanup.
• Determines equipment and supplies needed; helps control inventory.
• Uses equipment and a Boys Town vehicle to complete duties.
• Participates in snow removal and weather cleanup as needed.
• Maintains properties (turf & flowerbeds) and designs/install landscapes.

Skills

Landscaping practices

Instruction interpretation

Plant installation & maintenance

Communication & organization

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Boys Town in Omaha, NE, seeks a Horticulture and Landscape Specialist-1 to maintain horticulture, outdoor floriculture, and greenhouse plants. You will assist with landscape design and installation, maintain pathways and green spaces, and perform minor tree maintenance.

Roles require valid driver’s license, on-call availability, and ability to work evenings/weekends/holidays. State of Nebraska pesticide/herbicide applicator license is required within 6 months of hire, with a strong emphasis on