Overview
Horticulturist Jobs in Benton, Arkansas, USA at City of Benton (AR)
Job Title:
Horticulturist
Department:
Parks and Recreation
Hours:
Full-Time Non-Exempt
Job Description:
CITY OF BENTON
Horticulturist
Job Description
Job Title:
Horticulturist
Department:
Parks & Recreation
Classification:
Non-Exempt
Reports to:
Groundskeeper Superintendent
EEO Category:
Full-time
Pay Grade: $39,937.05-$59,385.58
$19.20-$28.55 per hour
Summary
The Parks & Recreation Horticulturist maintains new and existing horticultural and landscaping projects at all Parks and Recreation facilities. Position is deemed essential personnel and safety sensitive.
Essential
Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following Essential
Duties
satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position:
* Performs routine horticulture, landscaping and maintenance activities at Parks and Recreation facilities.
* Develops methods and procedures for installing and maintaining horticultural and landscaping projects.
* Plans, designs, evaluates, and directs horticultural and landscaping activities, including the selection of plants, seeds, chemicals, horticultural displays, materials, and equipment.
* Consults with Parks Design personnel regarding field changes and the implementation of landscape designs.
* Purchases plants, fertilizers, chemicals, and other supplies for specific projects.
* Confers with Grounds Superintendent to ensure the completion of horticulture projects within established time frames and specifications.
* Provides technical information and answers questions regarding horticultural and landscaping maintenance and installation.
* Reviews invoices for items purchased and services provided then forwards to the supervisor for approval.
* Coordinates with Master Gardeners and other volunteer groups for the beautification of Parks Grounds.
* Assist and coordinates with Spray technician to program irrigation systems for best turf and landscape practices.
* Oversee, schedule and repair of all Parks irrigation systems.
* Operates a City vehicle.
* Available to work nights, weekends, overtime, holidays and city events as needed or scheduled.
* Other duties as assigned.
This job description and the enumerated Essential
Duties
are intended to provide general guidelines for job expectations and the employees’ ability to perform the position described. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned or assumed by the incumbent as necessary to fulfill the requirements of the position.
Environment & Physical Activity
The noise level in the
work environment
is usually moderate to loud. The employee frequently works outside in adverse weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, work in high, precarious places, outdoor weather …
Title: Horticulturist
Company: City of Benton (AR)
Location: Benton, Arkansas, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
