Outdoor Horticulture Associate: Grow & Maintain Zoo Grounds

Oakland Zoo; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Zoo Membership options

Job summary

Oakland Zoo is seeking a Full-time Horticulture Associate to maintain vegetation and support a pleasant environment across the Zoo and Lower Park Creek. You will install, monitor, and maintain plants, trees, and shrubs, and coordinate with the Horticulture Lead and Grounds Crew.

The role requires at least 1 year of relevant experience or education, a valid driver’s license, and readiness to work weekends, early mornings, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience and/or education.
• Valid Driver’s License and good driving record (ability to obtain authorization from the Zoo’s Insurance Carrier)
• Skills in safe use of landscape maintenance equipment
• Basic knowledge of plants including identification, proper placement, maintenance, and irrigation
• Able to work weekends, early morning shift, and holidays as needed

Responsibilities

• Uses gardening equipment for planting, weeding, and general landscape maintenance.
• Troubleshoots and repairs irrigation.
• Coordinates with Horticulture Lead and Grounds Crew.
• Safely drives supply cart throughout Zoo for project work as needed.
• Demonstrates superior customer service, both internal and external.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Skills

Plant knowledge

Driver's license

Customer service

Equipment operation

Education

1 year experience/education

Tools

Landscape maintenance equipment

Job description

Oakland Zoo is seeking a Full-time Horticulture Associate to maintain vegetation and support a pleasant environment across the Zoo and Lower Park Creek. You will install, monitor, and maintain plants, trees, and shrubs, and coordinate with the Horticulture Lead and Grounds Crew.

The role requires at least 1 year of relevant experience or education, a valid driver’s license, and readiness to work weekends, early mornings, and holidays.