Horticultural Technician
Horticultural Technician
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$ 31200 - 51807
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Description of Work
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A signon bonus of $1000 is being offered for eligible candidates. See eligibility at contingent on funding availability*Recruitment Range: $31200$41000
(This is a range. Selected candidates salary will be determined within this range
based on qualifications equity and funding at the time of hire.
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This position is located at:
2110 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh NC 27607Primary Purpose of Position:
Are you looking for a dynamic work environment where you can grow and make an impact The North Carolina Museum of Art is seeking a Horticultural Technician to join our team in maintaining and enhancing the Musuems Parks landscapes. TheHorticultural Technicianwill be responsible for the care and continued development of gardens within the Museum Park. Garden maintenance including preserving the beauty health and safety of the gardens will be paramount.Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Responsibility for the cultivation maintenance and promotion of plants and turf around the Museum Park while exercising caution around sculptures.
- Responsibility for water feature maintenance; irrigation installation/repair; pesticide application; watering; pruning; fertilizing; and identifying diseased plants and using Integrated Pest Management.
- Performing proper trail installation and trail maintenance.
- Responsibility for maintenance of small engines and equipment such as minor repairs as well as oil and filter changes.
- Operating light and heavy equipment such as bobcats forklifts mini excavators dump trucks and tractors.
- Working safely in a public park around children bikers and large groups.
Position/Physical Requirements:
- Typical work schedule is Monday to Thursday10hour shifts.
- Employee is considered Essential/Mandatory Staff and required to work on adverse weather days during emergencies and may be called to work special events.
- Must be able to frequently lift up to 30 lbs. of forcewithor without reasonable accommodation.
- Performing snow and ice removal as needed.
- Work requires a variety of physical tasks visual acuity and outside under all weather conditions.
- Must have a valid drivers license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days ofemployment.
- Must have a NC Pesticide License or be able to obtain one within 90 days ofemployment.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form listed as general statements listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Qualified candidates must have or be able to:
- Demonstrated experience or knowledge in plant maintenance procedures used in landscape installation and grounds maintenance with the ability to safely apply that knowledge in the field including pruning weeding planting mowing and mulching.
- Demonstrated knowledge or experience in turf management including identifying common weeds and diseases mowing and procedures necessary to maintain high quality turfgrass.
- Demonstrated experience or knowledge in the cultivation and maintenance of plants material.
Management Preferences:- Experience in trail construction and maintenance as well as stormwater management around infrastructure such as trails and sculpture.
- Experience in the operation of heavy equipment such as skid steer forklifts mini excavators dump trucks tractors mowers golf carts and RTV vehicles.
- Experience working in a formal garden or public park.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See of for details.
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diplomaANDtwo years of progressive experience in horticultural work;ORAssociates degree in agriculture and natural resources greenhouse and grounds maintenance horticulture technology landscape gardeningORclosely related field from an appropriately accredited institution;ORan equivalent combination of education and experience.Necessary Special Qualifications May require North Carolina Commercial Drivers LicenseSupplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Museum of Art a division of the Department of Cultural Resources is the States premier visual arts institution. The statutory purpose of the Museum is to acquire preserve and exhibit works of art for the education and enjoyment of the people of the State and to conduct programs of education research and publication designed to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of art on the part of the people of the State GS 1405.12. The Museum occupies a growing complex of buildings grounds and facilities located on Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh North Carolina. The Museums campus includes some 160acres of land including lawns landscaped areas pastures and forestland with trails. Facilities include two main museum buildings a Welcome Center a large outdoor performing arts facility parking lots and bike trails.
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state including 27 historic sites seven history museums two art museums five science museums four aquariums 35 state parks four recreation areas dozens of state trails and natural areas the North Carolina Zoo the State Library the State Archives the N.C. Arts Council the African American Heritage Commission the American Indian Heritage Commission the State Historic Preservation Office the Office of State Archaeology the Highway Historical Markers program the N.C. Land and Water Fund and the Natural Heritage Program. The Departments vision is to be the leader in using the states natural and cultural resources to build the social cultural educational and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information please visit . We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and jobrelated knowledge skills and abilities without regard to race religion color national origin sex pregnancy gender identity or expression sexual orientation age 40 or older) disability National Guard or veteran status genetic information political affiliation or political influence.
Application Process
Please watch our videoherethat walks you through each step of the application process.Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. See Resume or See Attachment willNOT be accepted.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.
Veterans and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with the state application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.
Employment EligibilityIt is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in EVerify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).NEOGOV Technical Assistance
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Human Resources
Angela AvantJones
109 East Jones Street
Raleigh NC 27699Phone:
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
