Horticulturist

CSU Fullerton Auxiliary Services Corporation • Full-time • Anaheim, CA, Orange County, CA, US • 1d ago

The mission of Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton is to support the academic mission of CSUF with a world class living and historical collection and to provide learning opportunities for every stage of life, extending our resources into the local community and around the globe to foster an appreciation for plant conservation, botanical research and horticulture. Under the general direction of the Living Collections Curator of the Fullerton Arboretum, the Horticulturist will assist in the care and maintenance of the Fullerton Arboretum’s 26 acres of plant collections. Responsibilities: Planting, watering, mulching, weeding, pruning, and fertilizing of plants and landscape features; applies pesticides and herbicides as needed. Installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems. Assist in botanical collections record-keeping. Assist in developing plant lists for augmenting and updating garden areas. Works closely with volunteers. Interprets botanical and horticultural subjects to general public. Repairs decomposed granite paths where necessary. Performs plant propagation and assists with plant sale events. Performs lawn maintenance. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Strong knowledge of plants; ability to learn plants and their horticultural requirements. Ability to safely and competently work with and operate hand and power tools, garden vehicles, and tractor. Experience with, or ability to learn and use irrigation control systems. Ability to work independently and in teams. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to work occasional weekend and holiday when required. Valid driver’s license is required. Must be able to obtain a California Department of Pesticide Regulation Qualified Applicator Certificate within six months of hire. Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree in horticulture or minimum four (4) years of equivalent work experience. Physical Demands: Must be able to withstand long periods of bending, walking on uneven gravel. Must be able to work outdoors, in a dusty environment prone to temperature variations, and inclement weather. Prolonged standing and walking, talking, hearing, pulling, bending, may carry forty (40) pounds of objects/material. Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, health care flex plan, LTD, vacation, sick leave, holiday, credit union, tuition reimbursement and retirement plan with company match. All benefits will be administered according to policies and/or procedures. Application Procedure: CSU Fullerton, Auxiliary Services Corporation (ASC) is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practice. This means hiring diverse talent and ensuring employees understand and respect differences around us. ASC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at (657) 278-4117. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the ASC. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current ASC employees who apply for the position. Note: CSUF/ASC follows the direction of the CSU Policy related to COVID-19 vaccination. See FAQ Vaccines for more information. J-18808-Ljbffr