Horticulture Specialist

This position is eligible for a total new hire incentive of $500. A new employee can earn a $500 new hire retention incentive after 6 months of successful employment with the City! (External Candidates Only)The City of O'Fallon, MO is looking to hire a knowledgeable and dependable Horticultural Specialist.

Are you looking for a position where you'll be working each day in the beautiful city grounds of O'Fallon? Our Horticultural Specialists earn competitive pay with an expected starting rate of $23.09 to $24.22 hourly, depending on qualifications and experience. We also offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, a MOLAGERS retirement pension, 11 holidays, 1 personal holiday, vacation time, paid sick time, a deferred compensation plan, employee assistance, tuition assistance, optional identity theft insurance, and a discounted fitness membership.

Is this the opportunity for you? Read on!As part of our Landscape Division in the Parks Department, you will be responsible for supervising and participating in the grounds care and installation of landscaping on municipal properties. Generally, your schedule will be Monday - Friday from 7 am to 3:30.As a Horticultural Specialist your duties and responsibilities will include: Performs and supervises horticulture practices related to the cultivation of flowers, shrubs, trees and turf, including pruning, planting, fertilization, integrated pest management, and irrigation. Prepares and maintains municipal grounds through the planting and cultivation of flowers, trees, shrubs and turf to provide aesthetically pleasing landscapes throughout the City. Participates in the design, and supervises the installation and maintenance of landscape beds. Assists and performs in greenhouse operations and landscape plant production. Identifies diseases and insects; implements an integrated pest management program. Identifies plant nutrition disorders and develops an agronomical sound nutrition program. Assesses, operates, schedules, and services irrigation systems. Assists in training staff. Enforces safety policies and procedures. Operates assigned vehicles, equipment and hand and power tools. Assists and supervises the work of seasonal and temporary employees, and volunteers. Assists in the preparation for festivals and special events. Required to work irregular hours. Assists in snow removal Provides input on budget for upcoming projects, existing maintenance and equipment. Performs related duties.The ideal candidate for this position would possess the following credentials: A degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, or a degree that can be applied toward success in growing plants and caring for grounds. A minimum of three years experience successfully growing plants in an all-inclusive grounds care program. Experience identifying landscape plants with a knowledge of cultural care. A minimum of three years experience with plant nutrition, pest identification, and pest control. Experience coordinating and managing a small crew. The ability to operate and service irrigation systems and interpret the water needs of the plant.Could this be the opportunity for you?

We look for employees who: Exhibit self-motivation by always looking for ways to improve their knowledge and skills Show great respect for others and their property Maintain their assigned vehicles and equipment with care Get great satisfaction from contributing to what makes O'Fallon such a great place to live!Requirements include: Must be at least 18 years old The ability to lift and carry 50 pounds 100 feet The ability to stand for extended periods of time The ability to withstand weather conditions such as heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?If you feel that you would be right for this position in O'Fallon, Missouri, please complete our application at www.ofallon.mo.us. We look forward to meeting you!The City of O'Fallon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-VerifyOnline employment applications can be accessed on the City Website:www.ofallon.mo.us/hr