Horticulture Assistant
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is seeking a Horticulture Assistant to work side-by-side with the Horticulture Team. The ideal candidate will be consistently available weekday mornings (occasionally Saturday or Sunday mornings) and will lead with a professional and pleasant attitude.
Duties and Responsibilities: Help maintain the health and appearance of the garden Assist the Horticulture Teamwith weeding, mulching, planting, watering,raking, pruning, fertilization and pest management Work with hand tools and basic light machinery (ex. small diggers and tillers) Maintain BGO tools and equipment; operate BGO tools and equipment safely Engage with BGO guests in a professional and pleasant manner Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications: Ability to lift 50 lbs. and work in all weather conditionsAbility to continuously walk, stand, bend, twist, push, pull and/orstoop Ability to work independently and in small groups Use of pesticides on garden and in greenhouse (proper PPE will be provided) Experience with and knowledge of a wide variety of plant materials
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