What are the responsibilities and job description for the Horticulturist position at Ag Jobs?
Position Title:
Horticulturist
Job Group:
Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in horticulture or a plant related science
Experience working in public gardens
Experience working and repairing an irrigation system
Experience with public speaking and interacting with the public
Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain in 30 days.
Job Description:
Summary
Reiman Gardens at Iowa State University is seeking to hire an Horticulturist to manage the garden, grounds and equipment.
Example of Duties
• Manages and coordinates a set of garden resources.
• Supervise student workers and volunteers.
• Contributes to garden and planting designs and improvements.
• Assisting with educational and outreach events.
• Monitors and oversees machinery and property maintenance and repair.
• Assists with garden operations.
• Observes, diagnoses, and remedies plant health problems.
Level Guidelines
• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:
Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Grade:
PS806
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 employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
March 6, 2024
Posting Close Date:
March 26, 2024
Job Requisition Number:
R14206
Horticulturist
Job Group:
Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in horticulture or a plant related science
Experience working in public gardens
Experience working and repairing an irrigation system
Experience with public speaking and interacting with the public
Pesticide Applicator License or ability to obtain in 30 days.
Job Description:
Summary
Reiman Gardens at Iowa State University is seeking to hire an Horticulturist to manage the garden, grounds and equipment.
Example of Duties
• Manages and coordinates a set of garden resources.
• Supervise student workers and volunteers.
• Contributes to garden and planting designs and improvements.
• Assisting with educational and outreach events.
• Monitors and oversees machinery and property maintenance and repair.
• Assists with garden operations.
• Observes, diagnoses, and remedies plant health problems.
Level Guidelines
• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:
Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Grade:
PS806
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 employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
March 6, 2024
Posting Close Date:
March 26, 2024
Job Requisition Number:
R14206