Assistant Horticulturist Job at Cooperation Fund, Atlanta, GA

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  • Cooperation Fund
  • Atlanta, GA

Job Description

Description

This position requires hands-on gardening responsibilities for sun and shade situations and reports to Sr. Horticulturist.

General Duties & Responsibilities

  • General garden maintenance
  • General weed removal
  • Recognition of plant nutrition deficiencies
  • Recognition of pest infestation and damage
  • Plant transplantation
  • Planting and removal of plants
  • General garden watering needs
  • Serve as horticultural resource for the Garden
  • Work on special projects as assigned

Requirements

  • Associate degree in horticulture, botany or related field or two years of hands-on professional gardening experience
  • Must be able to sustain moderate physical exertion with full range of body motion for lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to operate hand and power garden equipment
  • Ability to apply herbicides with supervision
  • Previous experience working with the public a plus
  • Valid Driver’s License with good driving record
  • Fluency in English
  • Computer literacy
  • Ability to work outside in all weather conditions

The above job duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work for employees in this position, but this is not intended as an exclusive or all-inclusive inventory of all duties required of employees in this job.

It is the policy of the Atlanta Botanical Garden to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

ABG Core Values

  • Conservation: We value natural resources and ecosystems, making choices with the long-term sustainability of our planet in mind.
  • Excellence: We hold ourselves to high standards and expect commitment from each other to contribute to a positive image and reputation for the Garden.
  • Inspiration: We inspire through the creation of an environment that supports imagination and expression of beauty, providing joy, delight, and a deeper appreciation of plants for everyone.
  • Integrity: We demonstrate honesty, transparency, accountability, trustworthiness, and ethical behavior, exercising good judgment in our actions and communication.
  • Respect: We value the diversity of our coworkers, volunteers, and guests, holding each other in the highest regard.

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