Urban Horticulturist & Tree Care - Full-Time with Benefits

Idaho Falls; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life coverage

Retirement benefits (PERSI)

Job summary

The City of Idaho Falls is hiring a Horticulturist/Forestry Laborer to maintain flower beds, planters, trees and the city environment. You will supervise seasonal crews and volunteers, operate a range of horticultural equipment, and contribute to beautification projects across outdoor spaces.

The role demands physical work outdoors year-round, basic literacy for instructions, and knowledge of plant care, pests, and safe chemical practices. Idaho driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of botany, landscape design, decorative plant cultivation, plant growth, entomology, soil science and forestry.
• Growing zones and plant diseases knowledge; ANSI standards and pesticide handling.

Responsibilities

• Planting, transplanting, fertilizing, cultivation, and maintenance of city flower beds and planters.
• Pruning, trimming, and removal of trees and shrubs; may lead a project crew.
• Operate rototiller, sod cutter, chainsaws, hedgetrimmers, vacuum seeder and other horticulture implements.
• Coordinate volunteers for the Adopt-a-flowerbed Program.
• Maintain greenhouse and nursery stock; monitor inventory and submit purchasing orders.
• Create seeding and fertilization schedules for greenhouse and nursery.

Skills

Botany

Landscape design

Plant cultivation

Plant growth

Entomology

Soil science

Forestry

Pesticide knowledge

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Valid Idaho Driver’s License

Job description

The City of Idaho Falls is hiring a Horticulturist/Forestry Laborer to maintain flower beds, planters, trees and the city environment. You will supervise seasonal crews and volunteers, operate a range of horticultural equipment, and contribute to beautification projects across outdoor spaces.

The role demands physical work outdoors year-round, basic literacy for instructions, and knowledge of plant care, pests, and safe chemical practices. Idaho driver’s license is required.