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City of Largo

Horticulture Technician

Largo, FL · On-site

$22.69/hr

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) (Associate's Degree in Horticulture, Horticulture Science, or a closely related degree is preferred) and two (2) years directly related ...

Seattle Children's Hospital

Groundskeeper

Seattle, WA

$23.15 - $34.73/hr

Preferred A Bachelor's degree in horticulture, Associate's degree in horticulture, or Certificate in horticulture. ISA Certified Arborist certification. Certified Irrigation Technician certification.

Aramark

Operations Manager - Horticulture

Normal, AL · On-site

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Botany, Plant Science, or a related field * 2-5 years of relevant experience, and strong expertise in plant science, soil health, and landscape ...

Aramark

Operations Manager - Horticulture

Normal, AL · On-site

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Botany, Plant Science, or a related field * 2-5 years of relevant experience, and strong expertise in plant science, soil health, and landscape ...

Seattle Children's Hospital

Groundskeeper

Seattle, WA · On-site

$23.15 - $34.73/hr

Preferred A Bachelor's degree in horticulture, Associate's degree in horticulture, or Certificate in horticulture. ISA Certified Arborist certification. Certified Irrigation Technician certification.

HIGHWAY HORTICULTURE

Retail Sales Associate

Cassopolis, MI

$14.25 - $16.50/hr

The Retail Sales Associate is a key role for Highway Horticulture's mission to be friendly, approachable experts in our field. This position will involve guest interaction, product knowledge ...

HIGHWAY HORTICULTURE

Retail Sales Associate

Cassopolis, MI

$14.25 - $16.50/hr

The Retail Sales Associate is a key role for Highway Horticulture's mission to be friendly, approachable experts in our field. This position will involve guest interaction, product knowledge ...

HIGHWAY HORTICULTURE

Retail Sales Associate

Cassopolis, MI

$14.25 - $16.50/hr

The Retail Sales Associate is a key role for Highway Horticulture's mission to be friendly, approachable experts in our field. This position will involve guest interaction, product knowledge ...

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What are some common challenges faced by Horticulture Associates when maintaining plant health in diverse environments?

Horticulture Associates often encounter challenges such as adapting plant care techniques to varying climate conditions, managing pest and disease outbreaks, and ensuring proper irrigation. Each work environment—whether it’s a greenhouse, nursery, or outdoor landscape—presents unique obstacles, requiring associates to monitor plant health closely and adjust their practices accordingly. Collaborating with team members and supervisors is essential to troubleshoot issues, implement integrated pest management, and maintain consistent plant quality.

What is the difference between Horticulture Associate vs Greenhouse Technician?

AspectHorticulture AssociateGreenhouse Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certifications in horticultureHigh school diploma; certifications in plant care or greenhouse operations are common
Work EnvironmentNurseries, gardens, landscape companies, retail garden centersGreenhouses, plant production facilities, botanical gardens
Job DutiesPlant care, landscape maintenance, customer assistance, plantingPlant propagation, climate control, pest management, maintaining greenhouse conditions

Horticulture Associates and Greenhouse Technicians often share similar credentials and work environments, focusing on plant care and maintenance. However, Horticulture Associates typically work outdoors or in retail settings, while Greenhouse Technicians specialize in controlled environment plant production. Both roles are essential in the horticulture industry and often overlap in skills and certifications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Horticulture Associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Horticulture Associate, you need a solid understanding of plant care, soil science, pest management, and often a background in horticulture or a related field. Familiarity with gardening tools, irrigation systems, and sometimes certification in pesticide application or nursery operations is beneficial. Excellent communication, customer service, and attention to detail are crucial soft skills for assisting customers and maintaining healthy plants. These skills ensure effective plant care, satisfied clients, and efficient daily operations in nurseries, garden centers, or landscaping environments.

What are Horticulture Associates?

Horticulture Associates are professionals who support the growth, maintenance, and care of plants in settings such as nurseries, greenhouses, botanical gardens, and landscaping companies. Their duties typically include planting, watering, pruning, fertilizing, and monitoring the health of various plants. They may also assist in pest management, propagation, and the upkeep of gardening equipment. Horticulture Associates often interact with customers or visitors, providing plant care advice and helping with plant selection. This role is ideal for individuals interested in plant science and hands-on outdoor work.
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Horticulture Technician

Horticulture Technician

City of Largo

Largo, FL • On-site

$22.69/hr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.
Mission: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride
Vision: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay
Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity
Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.
CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!
Closing:
Continuous
Salary:
$22.69 hourly rate
Job Summary:
A highly technical position, performing all aspects of routine park maintenance. Implements work programs related to planting, removing, and caring for various flowers, shrubs, and trees in the City parks and athletic fields. Performs skilled and complex tasks regarding trimming, fertilizing, and disease control of all landscape plants and turf. Performs irrigation repair and monitors and controls the irrigation clock. Sets up and tears down equipment for special events.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.
Leadership
  • Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City's mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City's strategic plan
  • Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals, and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
  • Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
  • Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture

Management
  • Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
  • Follows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance

Technical
  • Plans, supervises, assigns, provides work direction, and participates in the work of crew members in the field
  • Includes all aspects of routine park maintenance, such as planting, removing, transplanting, cultivating, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, pruning, and irrigation necessary for the healthy growth of trees, shrubs, plants, and flowers in City facilities
  • Provides instruction in the proper horticultural maintenance of flowers, trees, and plants; assists in landscaping design and drawing of plans and blueprints
  • Operates and trains crew members in the safe operation of light and heavy equipment
  • Responds to citizen concerns/complaints, assists with shelter rentals, and works with community groups
  • Performs irrigation repair and construction
  • Installs and maintains landscaping
  • Makes inspections to detect evidence of diseases, insects, irrigation problems, or other conditions endangering or inhibiting the proper growth of trees, shrubs, plants, and flowers and takes corrective measures when such conditions exist by mixing and applying fertilizer, pesticides or herbicides; orders chemicals and fertilizer
  • Makes minor and major repairs to tools and irrigation equipment used on park premises
  • Purchases and ensures the quality of plant material
  • Performs tree and safety inspections

Team Skills
  • Supports honest and transparent decision-making
  • Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
  • Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same

Performs related work as required.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS: As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
  • High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) (Associate's Degree in Horticulture, Horticulture Science, or a closely related degree is preferred) and two (2) years directly related experience in landscape maintenance, nursery, or horticultural operation; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
  • Experience as a crew leader is preferred
  • Requires State of Florida Restricted Pesticide License issued for public use with Ornamental and Turf endorsement within six months of employment
  • Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Working knowledge of modern practices and principles of horticulture, arboriculture, agronomy, and related fields
  • Knowledge of
    • insects, parasites, diseases, and other infestations that affect trees, shrubs, plants, flowers, and grass and the composition and application of insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides for their control
    • plant biology and the standard and botanical names of local trees, plants, and flowers
    • irrigation systems and turf management, and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards and guidelines for trimming, dead wooding, removal, planting, and staking
  • Skill in the proper use and safe operation of hand and power-operated tools utilized in all phases of horticulture work
  • Ability to:
    • understand and follow oral and written instructions and communicate clearly and concisely
    • detect tree, plant, and turf diseases and determine corrective measures
    • read, interpret, and develop landscape plans
    • understand chemical and fertilizer labels and plan, assign, and supervise the work of a small group of staff
    • perform heavy, strenuous manual labor, sometimes under unfavorable weather conditions

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Environment: 5% inside a climate-controlled building and 95% outside, which may include driving.
Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require sitting approximately one (1) hour per day, standing approximately three (3) hours per day, and walking approximately four (4) hours per day. The work requires frequent bending/stooping, climbing, crawling, fine manipulations, grasping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 15 pounds, frequent lifting/carrying of objects weighing 15 to 44 pounds, and frequent lifting/carrying of objects weighing 45 pounds and over.
Sensory Requirements: Hearing: Ability to perform tasks safely over the noise from heavy equipment such as tractors and tools. Speaking: Ability to communicate orally with others in person and on the telephone. Seeing: Ability to see and read computer monitor screens, operate a vehicle, and read fine print.
Driving Requirements: The work requires frequent driving and possessing a valid Florida Class "E" Driver's.
Technology: The work requires the ability to operate telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and laptop computers, calculators, and all associated software.
Other Machines: The work requires the ability to operate the following machines: tractors and front-end loaders, spray rig, and GPS.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)
No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING
No - CREDIT CHECK
No - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC, and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.

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