Horticulturalist

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On The Ringling’s 66-acre property, this role regularly:

Maintains and enhances the health and aesthetics of our living collections and garden spaces
Provides expert advice on care, maintenance, and propagation
Performs planting, weeding, pruning, trimming, and other activities
Collaborates with the Grounds Supervisor for additional staff support
Oversees gardens’ spray program and pest management
Application of integrated pest management practices
Monitoring for the presence of pests
Taking appropriate measures to treat issues as they arise
Serves as the subject matter expert on the campus grounds and gardens
Answers guest questions in a welcoming manner
Collaborates interdepartmentally to promote gardens/grounds, develop, and deliver programming and educational workshop
Serves as point of contact and supervises work performed by volunteers, community service workers, and interns
Participates in community outreach initiatives
Cultivates relationships
Increases awareness of The Ringling
Increases volunteer support from outside groups (local garden clubs, universities, and horticulture facilities)
Safely operates, cleans, and maintains/repairs equipment

As needed this role:

Generates, responds, and completes emails and work orders regarding progress/completion of work order assignments
Assists in reviewing project costing, monitoring supplies inventory and maintenance, and makes recommendations for long-range planning of grounds and gardens preventative maintenance
Organizes, monitors, and inspects special garden projects to evaluate progress and ensure project quality
Assists with grounds projects and grounds maintenance
May cover areas of responsibility for other grounds staff
Responds to and assists with emergency grounds needs
Performs other duties as assigned that support the Facilities department and operations of the museum

This position is responsible for performing hands-on garden work, managing, maintaining, and developing The Ringling’s gardens and reports directly to the Associate Director of Facilities and Grounds.
Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, arboriculture, horticulture, landscaping, landscape design, or landscape technology or a high school degree and four years of appropriate experience.
(Note: higher education can substitute for experience at the equivalent rate.)

Skills

Public Speaking
Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook)
Ability to:
Effectively train and direct the work of others.
Lift/carry up to 25 pounds frequently, climb ladders, walk significant distances, and work in extreme weather conditions.
Learn and use TreeKeeper software suite and maintain computerized records.

If hired, employees must complete Limited Lawn and Ornamental Pesticide License and Best Management Practices – Pest within first year of hire, with all training provided by The Ringling.