Job Posting for Horticulture Specialist at City of Charleston
We are looking for a Horticulture Specialist to join the City of Charleston's Parks Department! In this role you will assist in the breeding, growing, planting and displaying flowers, shrubs, and other plants in public buildings, parks, property or rights-of-way using a variety of machines, tools, and equipment.
Receives instruction and training in proper safety precautions, use of tools, etc. required in maintenance.
Works on a crew or in greenhouse under general supervision.
Plants, sprays, weeds, and waters plants, annuals, perennials and ornamentals.
Sows seeds and plants plugs; conducts asexual prorogation of plants.
Cultivates out-of-season seedlings in greenhouse.
Observes plants to detect insects and disease, and consults plant care books or confers with supervisor to identify problems and determine treatments.
Selects and applies specified chemical solutions to feed plants, kill insects, and treat diseases.
Transplants root-bound plants into larger containers.
Pinches and prunes stems and leaves to remove dead and diseased leaves, to shape plants, and to induce growth.
Lays sod or artificial grass and builds framework for indoor floral displays, or prepares outdoor display beds according to work plan.
Transplants plants from growing area to display beds, or places potted plants in beds according to work plans.
Attends display beds to maintain health of plants and beauty of display.
Maintains and repairs gardening hand tools and equipment and structures, such as greenhouses and hot beds.
Performs any other related duties as assigned.
High school diploma/GED and three years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Salary.com Estimation for Horticulture Specialist in Charleston, SC
$41,477 to $57,451
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