Job Details

Working Title: Horticulturist
Job Class: Horticulturist
Agency: Minnesota State

Job ID: 79846
Location: Winona
Telework Eligible: No
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 10/21/2024
Closing Date: 11/4/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / Winona State University-MAPE
Division/Unit: MnSCU Winona SU / MnSCU WIN Classified GEN A-G
Appointment Type: Unlimited, Full-time
Work Shift/Work Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required: No
Salary Range: $23.63 - $34.18 / hourly; $49,339 - $71,367 / annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Job Summary

Responsibilities: This position provides primary technical expertise, as an ISA Certified Arborist, in the development and maintenance of the campus sites (all trees and shrubs) as a regional landscape arboretum. This involves approximately 150 acres located on the main, east and west campuses, and all allied properties of Winona State University. Additionally, general horticulture knowledge and skills necessary for propagating, planting and maintaining flowers, ornamental grasses and turf throughout the campus is a component of this position. Also, the employee will be engaged with outreach education programming (public relations, campus tours, presentations) to the campus community and public as time permits. Finally, supervising student workers, providing light maintenance to landscape equipment, assisting with irrigation repairs, campus snow removal and hard-scape maintenance, and other duties as may be assigned are included in this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:Associate Degree in horticulture science, horticulture technology, landscape horticulture, landscape technician or closely related field.
Professional Licensure/Certification: ISA (International Society of Arboriculture). If not ISA certified, this person will be required to obtain certification within a 3-year period after hire.
Experience:at least one year of experience as an arborist and/or ornamental horticulturist.
Knowledge of:tree identification; tree diseases, treatment and integrated pest management; pruning; soil science; landscape design; tree propagation and planting (arboriculture); general horticulture knowledge (pertaining to trees, flowers, ornamental grasses, turf and irrigation); sustainable landscape practices; urban forestry;
Skills:technical arborist skills, including tree identification, identifying and treating tree diseases, utilizing integrated pest management techniques, proper pruning methods, landscape design skills, tree propagation and planting (arboriculture) techniques, tree maintenance techniques (e.g., tree-climbing, planting, pruning, tree removal, pest management, etc.), general horticulture skills (to maintain tree, flowers, ornamental grasses and turf), light-duty landscape equipment maintenance

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:Bachelor's degree preferred in forestry, urban forestry, botany, plant ecology, ornamental horticulture or closely related horticultural science field. Certified Arborist designation.
Experience: three years of experience as an ISA certified arborist and/or ornamental horticulturist. Experience coordinating and supervising landscape projects and workers desired.
Abilities: ability to learn, operate and maintain common landscape and hard-scape maintenance equipment; oral and written communication skills; computer technology skills necessary for electronic communications and maintaining the campus tree inventory database; ability to maintain favorable public relations with on and off-campus constituencies; ability to function collaboratively and facilitate a team environment among landscape services staff and other campus constituencies.
Experience: providing lead work and working in a team environment.

Application Details

How to Apply

To view the full job posting and to apply please go to https://minnstate.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Minnesota_State_Careers/details/Horticulturist_JR0000000470

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Robin Delong at rdelong@minnstate.edu or 507-457-5280 .

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Robin Delong at rdelong@minnstate.edu .

About Winona State University

Founded in 1858, Winona State University is a regional public university and the oldest member of the Minnesota State system. Offering more than 200 majors and programs, Winona State has the #1 Student Success Rate in the Minnesota State System with 92 percent of WSU graduates being hired in a field related to their degree. Widely known for its stunning natural setting, the Winona campus is nestled between picturesque bluffs and the Mississippi River. WSU's Rochester campus is located in Minnesota's third largest city - a dynamic hub for industry, arts, and culture, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

A sense of purpose in their work
Connection with their coworkers and communities
Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

Training, classes, and professional development
Tuition reimbursement
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/ .

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

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