Horticulturist I

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation has an opportunity for a Horticulturist I to help cultivate and maintain the plant collections, landscapes, gardens, greenhouse displays, parks, grounds, and medians enjoyed by residents and visitors throughout the city. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your horticultural experience in varied indoor and outdoor settings while contributing to attractive, healthy, and welcoming public spaces.

Here’s what you can expect to do:

• Plant, water, fertilize, propagate, prune, groom, and maintain a wide variety of plants and landscapes. • Monitor plants for pests, diseases, and growing conditions and maintain related horticultural records. • Assist with the design, installation, and care of gardens, planters, botanical collections, greenhouse displays, and zoo exhibits. • Safely operate and maintain horticultural tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles while following established safety practices. • Collaborate with staff and help guide volunteers, interns, or other team members in plant care, maintenance, and display work.

For more information and essential functions, see Horticulturist I our job description .

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

12 months of experience in horticulture or a related industry, not including sales.

Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out of state driver's license.

• Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date. • Upload the following required document(s) via the online application system. You will not be able to submit your application without the document(s) attached. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.) • A resume

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