Horticulture Technician I (Gardener, Nursery Part-Time)
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Job Location:
Jacksonville, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Application accepted until Sunday 15February 2026and/oruntil a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. We reserve the right to closethe posting earlyif a well-qualified candidate pool has been established.Early submission is encouraged.
Please ensure that your application highlights your experience and qualifications as they relate to the responsibilities of this role
Are you a gardening enthusiast with a green thumb Join our Horticulture team as a Horticulture Technician (Part-Time) where we create a thriving environment for native species like the Monarch Butterfly and North American songbird within their natural habitats. Our horticulturists care for over 1000 plant species across 100 acres tending to outdoor gardens nature areas landscapes animal exhibits greenhouses and composting areas.
As a member of our team youll engage in hands-on tasks such as planting weeding and pruning to maintain a vibrant and lush atmosphere using specialized garden tools. You have prepared for this role with experience in a public garden landscaping maintenance or greenhouse industry. This role requires resilience and adaptability as you will be working outdoors year-round rain or shine in the challenging Northeast Florida weather conditions.
Be part of our journey and see how our funds support programs at our organization among other education and conservation projects.
We are committed to our future growth and value our diverse team members to help us meet our mission of Connecting the community to wildlife with wild places.
What You Bring:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability toperform the physical demandsof the positionincluding working in Florida weather with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Engaging communication skills for guest interaction and team collaboration.
- Willingness to work weekday shifts starting at 7:00 a.m.with flexibility for occasional operational needs and/or disaster recovery efforts.
- Ability to work a flexible scheduleto meet operational demands.
- Experience with plants and landscaping to includeplanting weeding and pruning.
- Knowledge in landscaping or grounds maintenance of the gardens
- Pre-Employment Requirements: Candidates selected for this position must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings prior to their start date. Compliance with these requirements is mandatory to ensure the safety of staff animals and visitors. These include:
- Criminal background check.
- 5-panel drug test
- Non-DOT physical examination
A Plus
- Certification in pesticide application.
- Relevant vocational certification/ associate or bachelors degree in horticulture forestry and/or related field.
- Plant knowledge and species identification.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to remain standing for extended periods.
- Ability to ascend/ descend ladders steps and uneven terrain while maintaining body equilibrium.
- Hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills for grasping turning and manipulating objects of varying size and weight.
- Ability to lift carry and move objects up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to walk bend kneel crouch crawl climb and reach.
- Visual acuity for reading writing and observing surroundings and auditory acuity for communication.
- Ability to operate motorized carts trucks and power tools.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work in varying environmental conditions.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
WORK CONDITIONS
- Exposure to various weather conditions including extreme heat sunlight cold rain snow and wind.
- Regular work on weekends and holidays with irregular work hours sometimes required.
- Exposure to hazards such as wildlife waste equipment loud noises chemicals and heights.
- Potential exposure to allergens (dust animal dander pollen etc.) pathogens and injuries from animals.
- Periodic work in small enclosed areas.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal state and local employment regulations.EOE / DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
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About Company
Consider a career at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens where you can share your passion about the wonders of wildlife and plants with our community and guests. Join the innovative, award winning Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens family, ranked as a top twenty-five zoo in the USA by Trip Ad ... View more
