Assistant Horticulturist

Atlanta Botanical Garden, Inc. • Full-time • Atlanta, Georgia, United States • 2d ago

Job Type

Full-time

Description

This position requires hands-on gardening responsibilities for sun and shade situations and reports to Sr. Horticulturist.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

General garden maintenance
General weed removal
Recognition of plant nutrition deficiencies
Recognition of pest infestation and damage
Plant transplantation
Planting and removal of plants
General garden watering needs
Serve as horticultural resource for the Garden
Work on special projects as assigned

Requirements

Associate Degree in horticulture, botany or related field or two years of hands-on professional gardening experience
Must be able to sustain moderate physical exertion with full range of body motion for lifting up to 50 lbs.
Ability to operate hand and power garden equipment
Ability to apply herbicides with supervision
Previous experience working with the public a plus
Valid Driver's License with good driving record
Fluency in English
Computer literacy
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions

The above job duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory of all duties required of employees in this job.

It is the policy of the Atlanta Botanical Garden to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Salary Description

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