Salary : $35,351.16 Annually
Location : Garfield Park, IN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 07744
Department: DPR – Recreation
Opening Date: 10/04/2023
Closing Date: 11/4/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Summary
Position responsible for developing, overseeing and implementing the operational plans (including regular maintenance) of the Sunken Gardens/Conservatory in alignment with Garfield Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens values of sound environmental and horticultural practices.
Position Responsibilities
Assists in the design, installation and maintenance of the garden/conservatory, which includes a wide variety of plant materials.
Prepares soil for promulgation of seeds, bulbs, and container stock purchase.
Manages inventory and supplies.
Assessment and Identification of pest and disease problems, application of proper controls with emphasis on proper Integrated Pest Management methods.
Assists in planning, prioritizing and scheduling spring, summer and fall annual installations as well as any special shows and events held in the conservatory or gardens
Implementation of proper horticulture practices, which include but not limited to pruning, watering, turf management, property cleanup, leaf removal, and overall maintenance procedures.
Oversees proper safety standards.
Maintains production standards and quality control.
Assists in training and supervising personnel including volunteers and students.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
Qualifications
An Associate’s degree in Horticulture or a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years experience in the private and/or public horticulture with an emphasis on planting, propagation, and maintenance. Preferred incumbent will demonstrate effective personal relationship skills. An Indiana driver’s license required. A pesticide license desirable.
Independent Judgment
The incumbent filling this position is encouraged to use their own judgment and initiative, in alignment with Garfield Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens sound environmental and horticultural practices, on a regular basis.
All rates are bi-weekly
2023 Rate Sheet – To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://media.graphassets.com/AleXM0XPSQjKq7JjgOXl
Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):
Basic: No Cost
Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)
Additional:
<25-29 $0.053
30-34 $0.075
35-39 $0.090
40-44 $0.120
45-49 $0.203
50-54 $0.330
55-59 $0.545
60-64 $0.723
65-69 $1.308
70 + $1.867