Wild Toledo Biologist Nursery Operations

Toledo Zoo; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium seeks a Full-Time Native Plant Nursery Supervisor to lead the Wild Toledo Native Plant program. You will oversee daily care, stock health, inventory, and chemical records, while cultivating plants for public sale and landscaping needs.

Under general supervision, you will train others and coordinate with the Conservation Department. This is a non-exempt role eligible for overtime; weekend work is required during plant season, and a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in horticulture, biology, environmental science, or a related field (or an Associate’s degree with relevant experience).
• Experience in nursery operations and conservation biology concepts; willingness to learn more.
• Must be able to work Saturdays during plant season and possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Wild Toledo Native Plant nursery under supervision.
• Care for nursery stock and maintain healthy inventory and chemical records.
• Cultivate and maintain native plants for sale and landscaping projects; ensure proper sizes and quality.

Skills

Nursery operations

Conservation biology

Driver's license

Training others

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture/Biology/Environmental Science

Associate's degree with relevant experience

Job description

Native Plant Nursery Supervisor (Full-Time)

Toledo Zoo & Aquarium

The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium has been educating, inspiring, and providing enjoyment to our community for over 100 years. Our employees are instrumental in ensuring that over 720 species of animals, including endangered wildlife, are maintained, researched, and protected. We are currently seeking a Full-Time Native Plant Nursery Supervisor to join our Conservation Department.The Wild Toledo program performs unique conservation work in Northwest Ohio and in your role, you would be an integral part of conservation efforts put forth by the Toledo Zoo.
Under general supervision, operates the Wild Toledo Native Plant nursery, including daily care and maintenance, maintaining healthy nursery stock, keeping accurate inventory and chemical application records. Cultivates and maintains a diverse collection of native plants for sale to the public as well as plants used in the native plant landscaping program. Maintains nursery material at a high standard and ensures nursery material is grown to correct sizes for the needs of the department.

This position reports to the Wild Toledo Coordinator, is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over forty (40) in a work week.

Minimum Training and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field or an Associate’s degree with relevant experience in nurseries/conservation that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must be able to demonstrate working knowledge in nursery operations, conservation biology themes, techniques and a willingness to learn additional.
• Must also be able to effectively pass on this information to others.
• Requires some flexible scheduling and work on Saturdays during plant season (end of April-August).
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and be insurable by the fleet insurance carrier.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• The Toledo Zoo is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana.

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The Toledo Zoo is an equal opportunity empl oyer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, genetic information, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.