Technician I, Horticulture

City of Fort Collins; Fort Collins (CO); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 67.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation & holidays

Retirement contributions

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Employee assistance program

Onsite health clinic

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Fort Collins' Gardens on Spring Creek is seeking four full-time, benefited Horticulturist positions, Horticulture Technician I, to join a highly motivated team. The role helps strengthen the botanic gardens and horticultural experiences for the community with opportunities for training and growth.

The work week is 40 hours, typically Monday–Friday 7:00 A.M.–5:00 P.M., with possible weekends/holidays.

Formación

• Knowledge of horticulture and landscape management.
• Ability to operate basic horticultural tools and equipment and follow safety protocols.
• Experience with garden design (beds and containers) and indoor/outdoor plant maintenance.
• Ability to identify tree, shrub, and plant species.
• Irrigation system maintenance and repair skills.

Responsabilidades

• Seeding, transplanting, watering, weeding, mulching, pruning, deadheading, raking, leaf blowing and sweeping.
• Maintains landscape areas including paver/brick repairs and trails; cleans and controls litter.
• Applies Integrated Pest Management and uses pesticides/herbicides as needed.
• Maintains records regarding plant accessions, performance and pest control methods.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs irrigation and pumping systems.

Conocimientos

Knowledge of horticulture

Irrigation system maintenance

Plant identification

Tools operation

Safety protocols

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in horticulture or related field

Herramientas

Valid driver’s license

Descripción del empleo

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POSITION TITLE: Technician I, Horticulture (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req8649
DEPARTMENT: Arts & Culture
LOCATION: GARDENS ON SPRING CREEK
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) Classified Employee Benefit Highlights
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $44,907.00 - 67,359.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $45,000.00 - $52,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. MT on 10/16/2026. At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.

Post-Offer Requirements - Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)

- Motor vehicle report

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

WhyWorkFor theCity of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) –eligibleonthe 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement + companycontributions – after 6 month probation period andimmediate vesting
• Flexiblespending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSAor both
• EmployeeAssistance Program: counseling, legal,financialassistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee/family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborativework environment

To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure

Job Summary

The Gardens on Spring Creek is currently seeking four full-time, benefited Horticulturist positions, Horticulture Technician I, to join our highly motivated, talented team to help strengthen the world‑class botanic gardens and horticultural experiences we provide to the community. The position offers a positive and engaging environment, training, and professional growth opportunities in the green industry. The work schedule is 40 hours per week, typically Monday‑Friday between the hours of 7:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. and may include some weekends and holidays as necessary.

Horticulture Technicians are responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the cultivation, maintenance, and care of plants and gardens, including, but not limited to, working with container plantings, trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials to create visually compelling horticultural displays appropriate for the Colorado Front Range. This role typically involves tasks such as planting, watering, fertilizing, pruning, and pest control. Assists in the design and installation of landscape features, as well as the maintenance and repair of irrigation systems, hardscapes and seasonal tasks such as snow removal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

• Performs various gardening tasks not limited to seeding, transplanting, watering, weeding, mulching, pruning, deadheading, raking, leaf blowing and sweeping.
• Maintains landscape areas including paver/brick repairs, hard/soft surface trails, cleaning and litter control to highest standards.
• Utilizes Integrated Pest Management approach and applies pesticides, herbicides and fertilizer as appropriate.
• Maintains records regarding plant accessions, plant performance and pest control methods.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs irrigation and pumping systems.
• Cleans and repairs grounds, garden structures, facility, etc.
• Performs snow removal duties.
• Safely operates and maintains small to medium-duty motor vehicles and specialized industry-related equipment.
• Responsible for adhering to, and being an example of, following proper safety rules and regulations.
• May coordinate activities with volunteer groups and community partnerships.
• Manages a flexible work schedule including hours of the day, weekends, holidays, and participates in on call rotation, if applicable.
• Availability to assist with special events, rentals and special projects as required.

Management Responsibilities

No

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of horticulture and landscape management.
• Ability to operate basic horticultural tools and equipment and follow safety protocols.
• Experience with garden design (beds and containers) and indoor/outdoor plant maintenance.
• Ability to identify tree, shrub, and plant species.
• Irrigation system maintenance and repair skills.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and repair a wide variety of automotive and light/medium and specialized industry-related equipment and power tools.
• Ability to do carpentry, plumbing and/or electrical work.
• Ability to identify and prioritize work tasks.
• Knowledge of workplace safety guidelines.
• Basic math skills.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Preferred High School Diploma or GED Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in horticulture or related field; three years related experience and/or training, or combination of education and experience.

Experience Requirements

• Three (3) years related experience in horticulture, botanic gardens, parks, landscaping, natural areas or a related field.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training

• Valid driver’s license.,

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Technician I, Horticulture

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