Lead Floriculturist & Greenhouse Technician

City of Detroit; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Detroit seeks an experienced General Environmental Technician 3 (Floriculturist) to support propagation, cultivation, care, and exhibition of native and tropical plants across greenhouses, buildings, and park areas.

You will plant seeds, take cuttings, propagate, pot, water, prune, and prepare flower arrangements for shows while supervising a small crew and ensuring plant health under seasonal conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years experience in grounds maintenance or greenhouse work.
• One year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Plant seeds, make cuttings and grafts, and propagate plants.
• Pot and repot plants; care for and water specimens.
• Cultivate, fertilize, and prune; arrange flowers for shows.
• Supervise a small team handling soil, watering, and pruning.
• Inspect work in progress and upon completion; maintain tools.

Skills

Planting and propagation

Seed germination

Plant division

Leaf cuttings

Stem cuttings

Tip cuttings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

City of Detroit seeks an experienced General Environmental Technician 3 (Floriculturist) to support propagation, cultivation, care, and exhibition of native and tropical plants across greenhouses, buildings, and park areas.

You will plant seeds, take cuttings, propagate, pot, water, prune, and prepare flower arrangements for shows while supervising a small crew and ensuring plant health under seasonal conditions.