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We are looking for a Horticulture Specialist to join the City of Charleston's Parks Department! In this role you will assist in the breeding, growing, planting and displaying flowers, shrubs, and other plants in public buildings, parks, property or rights-of-way using a variety of machines, tools, and equipment.
Examples of Duties
- Receives instruction and training in proper safety precautions, use of tools, etc. required in maintenance.
- Works on a crew or in greenhouse under general supervision.
- Plants, sprays, weeds, and waters plants, annuals, perennials and ornamentals.
- Sows seeds and plants plugs; conducts asexual prorogation of plants.
- Cultivates out-of-season seedlings in greenhouse.
- Observes plants to detect insects and disease, and consults plant care books or confers with supervisor to identify problems and determine treatments.
- Selects and applies specified chemical solutions to feed plants, kill insects, and treat diseases.
- Transplants root-bound plants into larger containers.
- Pinches and prunes stems and leaves to remove dead and diseased leaves, to shape plants, and to induce growth.
- Lays sod or artificial grass and builds framework for indoor floral displays, or prepares outdoor display beds according to work plan.
- Transplants plants from growing area to display beds, or places potted plants in beds according to work plans.
- Attends display beds to maintain health of plants and beauty of display.
- Maintains and repairs gardening hand tools and equipment and structures, such as greenhouses and hot beds.
- Performs any other related duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED and three years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid state issued driver’s license
The City of Charleston offers an extensive benefits package for full-time employees, including: health, dental and vision insurance; employer-paid short and long term disability, life insurance, and employee assistance program; annual and sick leave; 11 paid holidays and 2 personal holidays every year; tuition reimbursement; participation with the SC Retirement System, a defined benefit pension plan; 401k and 457 plan options; and many other benefits.
