Horticulturist

Grounds Worker II (S)

Join the North Carolina Zoo during an exciting period of growth as we prepare for the opening of Asia! Do you enjoy working outdoors planting and maintaining large landscapes? The North Carolina Zoo is seeking to hire multiple, experienced and enthusiastic team members to join our multiple Horticulture teams.

A Horticulturist at the North Carolina Zoo is responsible for maintaining and enhancing plant collections and landscapes that support animal habitats, visitor experiences, and conservation goals. Their work supports the horticulture mission to advance public awareness of the importance of plants and their role in nature and contributes to the goal of creating living pictures of wild places that respectfully represent animal habitats.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily landscape maintenance, including leaf-blowing, weeding, mulching, and pruning, as well as fertilizing, watering and pesticide applications.
• Landscape construction and design.
• Landscape equipment operation and daily maintenance inspection.
• Comply with safety, environmental, and all Zoo Standard Operating Procedures.
• Interact with Zoo guests, answer questions and provide information.
• Grow a thorough knowledge of the Zoo's plant collection.
• Use computers for plant research, data entry and record keeping.

A sign-on bonus of $1000 is being offered for eligible candidates.

This position is located at:

4401 Zoo Parkway

Asheboro, NC 27205