Horticulturist

Position Title:
Horticulturist

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture or related field OR Associate’s Degree in Horticulture plus 2 years of experience.
Experience designing with annual plants and managing display beds.
Demonstrated work managing volunteers and/or students as labor force.
Experience managing weeds, insects and diseases and related tasks specific to integrated pest management, including possessing or ability to obtain an Iowa Pesticide Applicator’s License.
Proven experience in working with, repairing and maintaining general garden tools, equipment and systems such as irrigation, fountains, or small engines.

Job Description:

The Horticulturist will report to the Manager of Horticulture and functions in a team relationship with other Reiman Gardens horticulture staff. The successful candidate must execute high-caliber horticulture, upholding Reiman Gardens' reputation as the premier public horticulture institution in the state of Iowa. The successful candidate must possess excellent team building and supervisory skills and a solid, working knowledge of plant materials and plant maintenance techniques. The successful candidate must be able to teach and share this information with potentially inexperienced seasonal staff and volunteers. This position works both independently and in a team environment, must be detailed-oriented, creative and possess the ability to manage multiple, ongoing tasks. Must be self-motivated with strong communication skills (both written and oral), have experience with AutoCAD software, and must be able to work some weekends, holidays and evenings.

This position will work Tuesday through Saturday for most of the year.

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS805

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Original Posting Date:
August 2, 2021

Posting Close Date:
August 29, 2021

Job Requisition Number:
R5794

Position Information:

Position Title:
Horticulturist

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture or related field OR Associate’s Degree in Horticulture plus 2 years of experience.
Experience designing with annual plants and managing display beds.
Demonstrated work managing volunteers and/or students as labor force.
Experience managing weeds, insects and diseases and related tasks specific to integrated pest management, including possessing or ability to obtain an Iowa Pesticide Applicator’s License.
Proven experience in working with, repairing and maintaining general garden tools, equipment and systems such as irrigation, fountains, or small engines.

Job Description:

The Horticulturist will report to the Manager of Horticulture and functions in a team relationship with other Reiman Gardens horticulture staff. The successful candidate must execute high-caliber horticulture, upholding Reiman Gardens' reputation as the premier public horticulture institution in the state of Iowa. The successful candidate must possess excellent team building and supervisory skills and a solid, working knowledge of plant materials and plant maintenance techniques. The successful candidate must be able to teach and share this information with potentially inexperienced seasonal staff and volunteers. This position works both independently and in a team environment, must be detailed-oriented, creative and possess the ability to manage multiple, ongoing tasks. Must be self-motivated with strong communication skills (both written and oral), have experience with AutoCAD software, and must be able to work some weekends, holidays and evenings.

This position will work Tuesday through Saturday for most of the year.

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS805

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Original Posting Date:
August 2, 2021

Posting Close Date:
August 29, 2021

Job Requisition Number:
R5794