Assistant Horticulturist

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Salary: $22.28 per hour Job Summary This position provides day-to-day active leadership to horticultural staff and professional care of interior plants, managing over 600 plants at Salt Lake International Airport and other outlying buildings. Essential Duties Meet regularly with the City’s Airport Aviation Services Manager to design, place and care for live plants. Perform daily walks through the facility to ensure plants are placed in the right location with proper appearance. Assess water content in each plant weekly (or more often if needed) and water as needed. Dust plants and clean containers. Prune, groom, rotate and fertilize plants as needed. Procure proper materials (plants, containers, soil, organic fertilizer, etc.). Record plant information, identify plant materials, and process records for plant inventories. Assign plant numbers and tag new specimen plants, and plants propagated from, that need to be tracked. Responsible for proper use and maintenance of tools, equipment, and materials; refer problems and ordering needs to the Site Manager; oversee proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment by assistants. Tag plants under care in the nursery and follow up with recording plant location information. Maintain plant labels and tags on site. Keep record of dead or missing plants; rotate out sick plants and provide care until healthy, then return to floor. Responsible for continual development of assigned staff and building positive employee relations by coaching, counseling, mentoring, motivating, resolving conflict, praising, documentation of performance, etc.; participate in annual performance reviews of assigned staff. Lead any plant tours as needed, assist with any educational or other special events. Demonstrate a continual positive effort to maintain effective working relationships with staff and management. Help design and arrange plants in areas that are new construction. Knowledge & Abilities Must possess a valid driver’s license. Ability to determine and use appropriate techniques for planting, maintenance or removal of plants (pruning, planting, watering, removal or treatment). Demonstrate accuracy; display commitment to excellence and a keen eye for detail. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, supervisors and co-workers. Work independently as well as part of a team effectively. Strong organizational, analytical, mathematical, and computer skills for research, record keeping and problem‑solving. Understand and interpret instruction; work efficiently with minimal supervision. Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills; communicate maintenance and horticultural needs and personnel needs in courteous manner, both in written and spoken English. Knowledge of interior plants. Ability to fulfill airport plant collection and plant records policies. Perform horticultural practices that facilitate plant health through understanding soil nutrition and integrated pest management. Prune to International Society of Arboriculture standards. Knowledge of environmental rules and regulations concerning procedures, equipment, organic products and basic safety. Visualize and conceptualize detail and aesthetics applying best garden practices for plant health and display. Lift at least 40 lbs. Education & Experience Minimum of two years’ experience performing interior plant care in facilities of comparable size and customer volume. A four—year college degree in horticulture or related field. In-“depth knowledge of plant culture, best management practices, plant identification and design preferred. Working Conditions Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs. Continual or prolonged periods of bending, stooping, reaching, crouching, kneeling, crawling, digging, and lifting. Continuous communication and interaction with staff, airport personnel and management. Occasional weekend and/or holiday work may be required. Use of independent good judgment when troubleshooting problems or determining needs. Basic janitorial duties helpful; good listening and verbal communication skills. Uniform required at some worksites. Attend periodic training and safety meetings. Must maintain neat appearance. Fast-paced work environment; safety glasses required while performing certain tasks. Physical Demands Repetitive movements: stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; talk or hear. Stand, walk, sit for long periods. Occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 40 pounds of office and facilities equipment. Requirements Be able to pass criminal background requirements. Under The Americans With Disabilities Act reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Authorization: Authorized to work in the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Flagship is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion and discipline, are based on merit, competence, performance and business needs. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. The company considers qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr