Horticulturist

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Employment Type

Full Time

Job Summary

Are you a seasoned horticulturist with a knack for crafting and maintaining vibrant floral and landscape areas? Our team is seeking an experienced individual to join us as a Horticulturist. This position plays a key role in planning, planting, and nurturing greenery in public parks, medians, and buildings across the city. If you are enthusiastic about elevating outdoor spaces and possess a solid foundation in horticultural and irrigation practices, we invite you to be a vital part of our efforts to create and sustain beautiful environments in Olathe that enhance the quality of life for our citizens!

The City of Olathe offers competitive compensation and benefits, including tuition reimbursement, eight weeks of paid parental leave, and an onsite health clinic providing free onsite physical and behavioral healthcare for employees enrolled in the City’s medical coverage.  You can check out the full benefits package

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PAID CDL TRAINING PROVIDED

STARTING SALARY : $21.75 - $24.08 per hour depending on qualifications

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

​The Horticulturist designs, plants, and maintains floral and landscape areas in Olathe public parks, medians, and buildings. Additionally the Horticulturist participates in maintenance operations and activities; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to horticulture and landscape maintenance for the Olathe Parks Division.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and assist in the horticultural tasks associated with floral and landscape installation and maintenance in a manicured public setting. Participate in the design of floral beds and landscape beds.

Repair and maintain irrigation systems. Participate in housekeeping duties, grounds and building maintenance.

Assist with snow removal from streets, walks, parking lots, and public buildings, parks, and downtown area; apply calcium.

Train and oversee seasonal employees in horticulture techniques and methods. Verify the work of seasonal employees for proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.

Apply chemicals for the control of weeds, insects, pests and diseases; record chemicals used.

Assist with administrative duties including the ordering and purchasing of supplies; and the maintenance of work records. Responds to questions and concerns from the general public, contractors, and businesses.

Perform on-call duties and overtime as required.

Qualifications

Experience : One year of horticulture experience is required.

Education : A high school diploma or equivalent education is required. Preference is given to a candidate with a two year degree or additional specialized training in landscape maintenance or a related field.

Licenses & Certifications : A valid driver's license and favorable driving record are required. Pesticide Applicator’s Certification in Category 3A (ornamental) and 3B (turf pest) and a Class A commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement are required within six months of hire. May require additional specialty certification in assigned area.