Native Landscape Technician

Responsibilities:

• Physically perform general landscape maintenance including planting, seeding, weeding, watering, fertilizing,
  mulching, edging, raking, blowing, spraying, pruning, and other tasks as needed.
• Assist with the development of aesthetic designs and layouts of garden areas.
• Assist with native plant nursery management, involving grow-out of plants from seed or cuttings.
• Operate small equipment including utility vehicles, brush cutters, blowers, string strimmer, edgers, and others as
  needed.
• Lead volunteers in daily activities and assume responsibility for the safety and security of volunteers under his/her supervision.
• Collaborate with the Conservation staff to identify and develop ecological gardening projects appropriate for
  volunteer groups and staff.
• Assist with other operations and occasional staff-wide events as needed.

Qualifications:

• Degree from accredited institution in Horticulture, Botany, Plant Science or related fields is preferred.
• In lieu of not possessing a degree, two or more years of verifiable experience working in horticulture, conservation, native plant establishment, and/or invasive species management.
• Knowledge of conservation horticulture practices such as: weeding, pruning and installing plants, and operation
  of associated equipment.
• Working knowledge of plant ID skills of native and invasive species in the Houston area.
• Demonstrated success in working in a team-oriented environment, as well as ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills; highly motivated.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Basic knowledge in PC based Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Read the full job description and apply at https://houstonarboretum.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/