Horticulture Technician

If you love getting your hands dirty and watching things grow, this role is for you. The Horticulture Technician helps keep the Zoo’s botanical gardens healthy, vibrant, and guest-ready through expert plant care, irrigation, and pest control. Employment Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Rate: $14.48/hr - $18.10/hr Department: Horticulture Reports to : Manager of Horticulture Supervisory Responsibility : Direct (0); Indirect (0) Primary Work Location : Zoo setting both indoors and outdoors. Job Summary The horticulture technician helps maintain the horticultural program through plant health, pest control, flowerbed maintenance, and irrigation work of the Zoo’s botanical gardens. Minimum Qualifications Experience : One (1) year of experience in formal landscape and grounds maintenance or an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties will be considered. Education : High School diploma or G.E.D Certification: Valid Oklahoma driver’s license within thirty (30) days of hire and pass driver’s history check. Knowledge Soil and weather conditions in the Oklahoma City area Native plant species of Oklahoma Operation and repair of landscaping equipment Natural and chemical pest control methods and application practices Oklahoma pesticide laws and application regulations Oklahoma City Zoological Park programs, activities, exhibits, and events Skills Reading and interpreting plans, blueprints, and design drawings Interpreting rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines Employee supervision and training Interpersonal communication Abilities Apply safe work practices and use appropriate safety equipment Prepare records, reports, and correspondence Maintain working relationships with staff, contractors, vendors, and the public Prioritize and delegate responsibilities Work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency situations Physical Demands Required to walk, sit and stand for periods of time. Push, lift, and carry up to 25 lbs, with assistance. Bend, stoop, kneel, and move intermittently throughout the day. May be exposed to fumes, odors, dust, moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Exposure to extreme weather conditions, such as heat, cold, rain, snow and ice. Exposure to potentially dangerous animals. Other: This position is subject to pre-employment and/or periodic background checks and drug testing. About Us Oklahoma City is one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States and is the 20th largest city in the nation. For nearly two decades our residents have continually invested in our community to make it a place people can find belonging, visit and call home. Our employees are at the heart of those investments–delivering essential services our residents expect and creating a strong and thriving city for all people. Visit Oklahoma City--A Great Place to Live and Work! to learn more about our city. About the Team The Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanical Garden connects people with our world’s vanishing wildlife and wild places to inspire conservation action. We’re seeking candidates who are passionate about the planet and all that inhabit it. Join our team of hardworking experts and get ready for a career that you’re wild about! To learn more about the Oklahoma City Zoo and our conservation efforts, please visit Job Info Job Identification 3927 Job Category Horticulture Posting Date 06/26/2026, 06:16 PM Apply Before 07/10/2026, 06:16 PM Locations Oklahoma City, OK, United States #J-18808-Ljbffr