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Horticulture Specialist
full-time•United States•$39k - $42k
About this role
This job will be accepting job applications until the position is filled.
Annual Salary:
$39,819.00 - $42,607.50Hourly:
$20.42 - $21.85Department:
Culture & Recreation, Grounds MaintenanceDivision:
HorticultureFLSA:
Non-ExemptJob Description:
In this role you will assist in the breeding, growing, planting and displaying flowers, shrubs, and other plants in public buildings, parks, property or rights-of-way using a variety of machines, tools, and equipment.
Examples of Duties:
- Receives instruction and training in proper safety precautions, use of tools, etc. required in maintenance.
- Works on a crew or in greenhouse under general supervision.
- Plants, sprays, weeds, and waters plants, annuals, perennials and ornamentals.
- Sows seeds and plants plugs; conducts asexual prorogation of plants.
- Cultivates out-of-season seedlings in greenhouse.
- Observes plants to detect insects and disease, and consults plant care books or confers with supervisor to identify problems and determine treatments.
- Selects and applies specified chemical solutions to feed plants, kill insects, and treat diseases.
- Transplants root-bound plants into larger containers.
- Pinches and prunes stems and leaves to remove dead and diseased leaves, to shape plants, and to induce growth.
- Lays sod or artificial grass and builds framework for indoor floral displays, or prepares outdoor display beds according to work plan.
- Transplants plants from growing area to display beds, or places potted plants in beds according to work plans.
- Attends display beds to maintain health of plants and beauty of display.
- Maintains and repairs gardening hand tools and equipment and structures, such as greenhouses and hot beds.
- Performs any other related duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED and three years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid state issued driver’s license
The City of Charleston is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEOC) as a fundamental policy to be implemented and observed in our daily operation. Our full EEOC statement can be found on our website: www.charleston-sc.gov [charleston-sc.gov]
What you'll do
- Assist in breeding, growing, planting, and displaying various plants in public spaces. Maintain the health and beauty of plants through various horticultural practices.
About City of Charleston
The City of Charleston is a progressive and energetic city and our goal is to grant our residents with the best service a city can provide and our visitors with the best vacation or business trip that a city can provide.
Charleston is a special and unique city. The combination of our unequaled beauty, warm hospitality, and exceptional public spaces provide a wonderful backdrop for residents and visitors. Through careful conservation, creative and innovative financing, and meticulous planning, Charleston is a city that celebrates a rich history. Charleston was the first city in the country to enact a preservation ordinance. We have an active and ongoing interest in the protection and restoration of our buildings, which tell the story of our past.
Keeping an eye to the future, we have set goals that make the livability and quality of life in Charleston the best in the nation. We work diligently to keep our city the best place in the country to work, to live and to play.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does City of Charleston pay for a Horticulture Specialist?
City of Charleston offers a competitive compensation package for the Horticulture Specialist role. The salary range is USD 40k - 43k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Horticulture Specialist do at City of Charleston?
As a Horticulture Specialist at City of Charleston, you will: assist in breeding, growing, planting, and displaying various plants in public spaces. Maintain the health and beauty of plants through various horticultural practices..
Is the Horticulture Specialist position at City of Charleston remote?
The Horticulture Specialist position at City of Charleston is based in United States, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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