Lead Horticulture & Natural Areas Manager

Fox Valley Park District; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 64,300 - 81,340; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

Job summary

Fox Valley Park District is seeking a Horticulture & Natural Areas Supervisor to lead care of floral displays and decorative landscaping across multiple park sites in Aurora, IL. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating maintenance, and contributing to garden design and bed layouts.

Based at the Greenhouse facility in Aurora, the position requires a BS in horticulture or equivalent experience, pesticide licenses, and strong computer skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Horticulture or related degree or five years working experience.
• Organizational and supervisory skills with knowledge and experience in grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge and experience with plant material, soil analysis, propagation, and all phases of horticulture.
• Ability to obtain Illinois Pesticide Licenses in General Standards (Operator's License) and an Applicator's License in Plant Management and Ornamentals.
• Must have a valid Illinois State Driver's License.
• Strong computer skills related to park operations (spreadsheets, word processing, timekeeping, budgeting, work orders, HR, MS and other software).

Responsibilities

• Care and maintenance of assigned indoor and outdoor floral displays and ornamental landscaping and special features across District facilities and parks.
• Assist in design, layout, construction, and maintenance of floral beds and gardens throughout the District.
• Supervise and organize full-time and seasonal personnel; maintain vehicles and equipment assigned to this area.
• Commit to best practices and suggest improvements; work hours may include evenings and weekends on a rotation; at-will position.

Skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Manual labor in weather

Computer skills

Education

B.S. in Horticulture or related degree

Job description

Fox Valley Park District is seeking a Horticulture & Natural Areas Supervisor to lead care of floral displays and decorative landscaping across multiple park sites in Aurora, IL. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating maintenance, and contributing to garden design and bed layouts.

Based at the Greenhouse facility in Aurora, the position requires a BS in horticulture or equivalent experience, pesticide licenses, and strong computer skills.