Conservatory/Horticulture Assistant
Conservatory/Horticulture Assistant
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Under the direction of the greenhouse technician and park manager this horticulture assistant will assist in the daily care of the conservatory and plant collections and may also assist with presenting general plant information to park patrons. Learn conservatory general maintenance; care of various plant collections pest identification pest control integrated pest management pruning techniques repotting/splitting of plants bed aeration watering techniques fertilizing procedures become familiar with park operations and other related concepts.
PAY RATE: $12 per hour
HOURS: Up to 28 hours per week.
Applicants must be detail-oriented and have the ability to accurately follow through on work assignments without close supervision. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and capable of performing outdoor physical work. Preferably candidates are enrolled in an educational program pursuing a degree in horticulture botany landscaping plant science or related field.
Must possess a valid Ohio drivers license. New employees must satisfactorily complete a background check. Lorain County Metropolitan Park District policy prohibits hiring new employees who are tobacco users.
Lorain County Metro Parks is an equal-opportunity employer.Employment Type
Temp
