Technician I, Horticulture

Job Summary

The Gardens on Spring Creek is currently seeking four full-time, benefited Horticulturist positions, Horticulture Technician I, to join our highly motivated, talented team to help strengthen the world-class botanic gardens and horticultural experiences we provide to the community. The position offers a positive and engaging environment, training, and professional growth opportunities in the green industry.

The work schedule is 40 hours per week, typically Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. and may include some weekends and holidays as necessary. Horticulture Technicians are responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the cultivation, maintenance, and care of plants and gardens, including, but not limited to, working with container plantings, trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials to create visually compelling horticultural displays appropriate for the Colorado Front Range.

This role typically involves tasks such as planting, watering, fertilizing, pruning, and pest control. Assists in the design and installation of landscape features, as well as the maintenance and repair of irrigation systems, hardscapes and seasonal tasks such as snow removal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive. Performs various gardening tasks not limited to seeding, transplanting, watering, weeding, mulching, pruning, deadheading, raking, leaf blowing and sweeping. Maintains landscape areas including paver/brick repairs, hard/soft surface trails, cleaning and litter control to highest standards.

Utilizes Integrated Pest Management approach and applies pesticides, herbicides and fertilizer as appropriate. Maintains records regarding plant accessions, plant performance and pest control methods. Installs, maintains, and repairs irrigation and pumping systems. Cleans and repairs grounds, garden structures, facility, etc.

Performs snow removal duties. Safely operates and maintains small to medium-duty motor vehicles and specialized industry-related equipment. Responsible for adhering to, and being an example of, following proper safety rules and regulations. May coordinate activities with volunteer groups and community partnerships. Manages a flexible work schedule including hours of the day, weekends, holidays, and participates in on call rotation, if applicable.

Availability to assist with special events, rentals and special projects as required. Management Responsibilities No