Horticulturist

What this job involves:

As a Horticulturist I on the Global Real Estate & Facilities (GREF) team youll be responsible for the day-to-day horticultural operations of The Spheres or Redmond Greenhouse while maintaining a commitment to JLLs Leadership Behaviors. This role combines hands-on maintenance of mostly tropical plants displayed in high-profile areas. Youll work as a self-starter who operates comfortably on both strategic and tactical levels simultaneously serving as an internal ambassador educator and implementer. The role requires passion and in-depth knowledge of the horticultural world combined with experience in maintaining high-quality interior and exterior plant displays. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration locally and across the globe which youll experience firsthand while working closely with staff and other horticulture professionals.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Perform general horticulture maintenance within The Spheres other interior planted spaces exterior landscaping in Seattle and/or Support Greenhouse facilities including watering planting propagation paludarium/aquarium maintenance weeding irrigation pest control pruning and plant transport with a motor vehicle between locations under direction of Horticulturist II or III and/orstaff
• Assist other Horticulturists with projects and tasks such as installations terrariums living walls exhibit creation and plant propagation initiatives
• Support plant procurement and acquisitions in accordance with plant collection policy
• Engage with employees partners and the public through assisting with educational discussions events and tours focused on plants biophilia conservation and horticulture-related topics
• Identify operational deficits and proactively notify management to correct issues
• Participate in training sessions and professional development opportunities as directed by supervisors
• Implement JLLs leadership behaviors best practices and innovations
• All additional duties commensurate to the level of the role

Required Skills and Experience:

• Associates or Bachelors degree in horticulture botany plant science or related field OR equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in horticulture greenhouse plant production or similar
• Must meet highest attendance and punctuality requirements with reliable schedule adherence
• Ability and willingness to work weekends and holidays
• Knowledge of tropical and temperate plants and their care requirements including basic understanding of plant nutrition water quality management and climate control systems
• Knowledge of science-based horticultural practices including integrated pest management (IPM)
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including professionalism customer focus collaboration inclusivity teamwork
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook) and other software applications
• Ability to detect emergency alarms through auditory and visual means
• Physical capability to work under varying climatic conditions including rain high heat and humidity at heights over 30 feet lift up to 50 pounds and perform manual labor as required
• Valid drivers license
• Greenhouse Location only: Valid (or ability to obtain) a forklift operators license