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Civil Service Status
This is NOT a Civil Service position
Hours of Work
Varies. Overtime, on Call and Weekend Work as Required
Tentative Start Date
March/April 2024
Job Summary
The City of West Des Moines Public Service Department is seeking a Seasonal Horticulturist I or II to provides a full range of horticultural services within the City's parks system, recreational facilities, municipal building grounds, street medians, aquatic centers, the Valley Junction business district, and Jordan Cemetery! The Seasonal Horticulturist will report to the Urban Forestry Supervisor and work primarily under their supervision, with the Horticulturist providing daily work direction and guidance. Average duration of employment is 4 to 9 months.
Six months of related job experience and current Iowa residency are required to qualify for a Seasonal Horticulturist II position. It is also necessary to have a current Iowa Commercial Pesticide license in Category 3OT.
Depending on experience and/or Pesticide license, the Seasonal Horticulturist I salary ranges from $18.28 to $23.76 and the Seasonal Horticulturist II salary ranges from $19.67 to $25.57.
Deadline to Apply
Open until filled - Review of applications will begin immediately.
Job Description
Seasonal Horticulturist I
Seasonal Horticulturist II
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Requires ability to lift greater than 50 lbs. and a valid driver's license. Must be at least 18 years of age.
Civil Service Status
This is NOT a Civil Service position
Hours of Work
Varies. Overtime, on Call and Weekend Work as Required
Tentative Start Date
March/April 2024
Job Summary
The City of West Des Moines Public Service Department is seeking a Seasonal Horticulturist I or II to provides a full range of horticultural services within the City's parks system, recreational facilities, municipal building grounds, street medians, aquatic centers, the Valley Junction business district, and Jordan Cemetery! The Seasonal Horticulturist will report to the Urban Forestry Supervisor and work primarily under their supervision, with the Horticulturist providing daily work direction and guidance. Average duration of employment is 4 to 9 months.
Six months of related job experience and current Iowa residency are required to qualify for a Seasonal Horticulturist II position. It is also necessary to have a current Iowa Commercial Pesticide license in Category 3OT.
Depending on experience and/or Pesticide license, the Seasonal Horticulturist I salary ranges from $18.28 to $23.76 and the Seasonal Horticulturist II salary ranges from $19.67 to $25.57.
Deadline to Apply
Open until filled - Review of applications will begin immediately.
Job Description
Seasonal Horticulturist I
Seasonal Horticulturist II
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Requires ability to lift greater than 50 lbs. and a valid driver's license. Must be at least 18 years of age.
