Horticulture Landscape Specialist

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Assists with horticulture floriculture greenhouse landscape and grounds activities.

• Operates maintains and repairs a variety of environmental control systems.

• Plants and maintains outdoor display areas for aesthetic and functional purposes using approved organic and biologic control measures.

• Determines appropriate propagation methods and raises floricultural crops.

• Maintains greenhouse facilities and utilizes indoor area for winter care of exotic and nonhardy plants.

• Removes and replaces substandard plant materials as needed; conducts annual autumn cleanup.

• Determines equipment and supplies needed helps control inventory.

• Uses a variety of horticultural and grounds maintenance equipment; utilizes a Boys Town vehicle as needed to complete the duties of the job.

• Participates in snow removal and other weather cleanup as needed.

• Maintains properties (turf & flowerbeds). Responsible for landscape design and installation (plant material trees mulch sod dirt work).

• Controls growth of unwanted species of weeds and grass by weeding cultivating pruning and trimming

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of a broad range of landscaping practices techniques tools equipment and safety procedures. Knowledge of an extensive variety of regional plant life.

• Ability to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.

• Skills in installation and maintenance of landscaping plants and materials

• Ability to communicate productively and to organize assigned tasks for completion.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in grounds maintenance landscape installation and/or agriculture required.

• Minimum 18 years if age required.

• Possess a valid drivers license with a good driving record required.

• Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.

• Ability to be oncall (continuously or rotationally) to provide support required.

• Available to work evenings weekends and holidays if needed required.

• State of Nebraska certified pesticide and herbicide applicator license is required within 6 months of transfer or hire required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS EQUIPMENT USAGE WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Moderate to very heavy physical work occasionally having to lift up to 70 pounds without assistance and in excess of 100 pounds with assistance. Walking standing reaching bending digging and may be required to work at heights of 10 feet or more.The worker is subject to both indoor and outdoor conditions in temperatures below freezing and above 100 degrees for extended periods of time. Exposure to inclement weather dust allergens noise pesticides and herbicides.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Townit is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths views and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team one that makes better decisions drives innovation and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha Nebraska into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977 our services branched out into the health care and research fields offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Towns mission which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children families patients and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zerodollar copays on certain maintenance . Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an innetwork provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties skills or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the EVerify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression national origin age disability or veteran status. To request a disabilityrelated accommodation in the application process contact us at.