Horticulturalist

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Plans plants and maintains assigned areas in the 4 acres of the Formal Gardens and the 130 acres of the Greater Gardens as directed. Prepare planting beds and install woody and herbaceous plants perennials annuals and bulbs
• Prune propagate transplant fertilize and apply Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices
• Support seasonal displays special events and garden enhancement projects
• Coordinates with Reynolda Manager of Tours and Volunteers and trains schedules and manages volunteers.
• Assists with the education program. Presents classes gives tours and writes articles for Reynolda Gardens publications.
• Operates and handles various types of grounds maintenance equipment (i.e. power mowers edgers and power blowers)
• Operates light or medium weight trucks to pick up and deliver materials and supplies; operates light or medium weight tractors and attachments used to maintain grounds as required.
• Follows all University policies and procedures. HS
• Subject to both conditions; activities occur inside and outside.

Required Education Knowledge Skills Abilities:

• Associates degree in Horticulture or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• An active NC pesticide applicators license required or the ability to obtain one within one calendar year.
• Valid driver license with good driving record; must be insurable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace and other related computer programs and software.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks using effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to research and write horticultural related articles for publication.
• Ability to conduct tours and give classes and workshops on various horticultural topics.
• Ability to work with and organize volunteers.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing; strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor to work with a variety of constituents and colleagues.
• Ability to follow all University policies and procedures.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends on a rotating schedule special events and holidays.

Accountabilities:

• Recruits trains and schedules volunteers. Reports to the Manager of Reynolda Gardens.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to pick up or lift 40 lbs.

Environmental Conditions:

• Subject to both environmental conditions activities occur inside and outside.

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race color religion national origin sex age sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information disability and military or veteran status.

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