Horticulturist

North Carolina Zoo

Asheboro, North Carolina, US
Base: $31,200 - $43,000; bonus/equity: $1,000 sign...
Daily plant maintenance
Fertilizing, chemical application, watering
Landscape construction and design
The North Carolina Zoo is seeking an experienced Horticulturist to work in our horticulture department, responsible for maintaining and enhancing plant collections and landscapes that support animal habitats, visitor experiences, and conservation goals

Job Summary

  • The North Carolina Zoo is seeking an experienced Horticulturist to work in our horticulture department, responsible for maintaining and enhancing plant collections and landscapes that support animal habitats, visitor experiences, and conservation goals.
  • Key responsibilities include daily plant maintenance, fertilizing, chemical application, watering, landscape construction and design, equipment operation, and record keeping.
  • A sign-on bonus of $1000 is being offered for eligible candidates, with payout contingent on funding availability.

Matching Summary

The North Carolina Zoo is seeking an experienced Horticulturist to work in our horticulture department, responsible for maintaining and enhancing plant collections and landscapes that support animal habitats, visitor experiences, and conservation goals.

Salary

Base: $31,200 - $43,000; Bonus/Equity: $1000 sign-on bonus; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Daily plant maintenance
  • Fertilizing, chemical application, watering
  • Landscape construction and design
  • Equipment operation and record keeping
  • Adheres to EMS and SOG/SOP protocols
  • Interact with Zoo guests

Nice-to-have

  • Team player
  • Maintain effective work relationships
  • Advance public awareness of plants
  • Create living pictures of wild places

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma and two years of progressive horticultural experience
  • Associate's degree in a related field
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to lift 30-50 pounds

Work Rights

Not specified

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